Description : 1st century BC-1st century AD. A Romano-Egyptian expandable bracelet formed from a coiled D-section hoop flattened out at both ends to form two snake heads with stone eyes, body incised with cross-hatching decoration. Property of a Bristol gentleman, acquired on the UK art market. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Cf. Coarelli, F. Greek and Roman Jewellery, London, 1970, plates 39 and 59, Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of Jewellery: Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the Departments of Antiquities of British Museum, 1969, items 2780 and 2789. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. 154 grams, 94mm (3 3/4).
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About the lot N° 228 Title : Roman Gold Serpent Bracelet, Period : 1970 Size : 154 grams Condition report : Very fine condition.