Pompeii Woven Snake Ring
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The Ring Snake intertwined with Pompeii it's a 18K Gold plated 925 Silver replica of a 1st century jewel. BC, found in the excavations of Pompeii.
It is a jewel that recalls the beauty and symbolism of Roman culture. The snake, wrapped around the finger, is a symbol of regeneration, power and protection.
In Roman religion, the serpent-shaped Genius (lat. Genius) was the benevolent guardian spirit of the fate of families but also of individuals.
In Pompeii, the serpent represented fertility and sexuality.
Characteristics
- Material: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver
- Weight: about 10 g
- Dimensions: 2,2 x 2,5 x 2,5 cm
- Misure: IT 14 - Ø 1 mm
- Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities
In ancient Rome, the serpent was a symbol of immortality and rebirth. Roman women often wore snake-shaped jewelry as protective amulets, and snakes were associated with deities such as Aesculapius, god of medicine, and Juno , protector of the house.
Bibliography:
" Splendori Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano ", a cura di Francesco Sirano.