Archaic II

Silver Snake Head Bracelet

Open-ended silver bracelet with round profile; over-lapping terminals in the form of snake heads; bracelet comprises two semi-circular parts connected by a hinge (intact but broken); snake bodies have angular anatomical details, possibly beaten or cast, and shallow incised or cast details such as scales and eyes; incised tree-like motive on throat of both snale heads; the terminals have been joined with a dowel running right through the snakes' necks in a metal similar to the original. Dimensions: Diameter: 9 centimetres; Weight: 128 grammes; Thickness: 0.90 millimetres Object Type: bracelet; armlet Techniques: beaten; incised