Roman Animal-Headed Bracelet. 1st-3rd century A.D. A bronze penannular bracelet comprising a D-section hoop, flat-section, deltoid-shaped terminals formed as stylised snake heads with hatched line detailing, a medial band of stamped lozenges to the hoop. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, p.98, and items 1621-b, for the type. 30.4 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.) Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. The type VIII of the Ruseva-Slokovska classification includes open end snake bracelets. They were a continuation of the Hellenistic tradition in the Roman Period, and were especially popular in Thracia as a result of the popular local snake cult. [No Reserve]

Fine condition.