Archaic II

Snake Head Silver Bracelet

Open-ended two-part silver bracelet with round profile probably produced by beating a strip of metal into shape; terminals in the form of snake heads; silver much corroded so few details are visible but snake bodies appear to have angular anatomical details; remains of a hinge on the end of one part of the bracelet, the end of the other part is flat and appears to be broken; small holes drilled into one side of each part just below the head of the snake, possibly for a dowel to attach it to its pair. Dimensions: Diameter: 7.80 centimetres; Weight: 83.30 grammes; Thickness: 0.90 centimetres Object Type: bracelet; armlet Techniques: beaten