{"product_id":"snake-shaped-armilla-bracelet-from-herculaneum-silver-18k-gold","title":"Herculaneum Serpent Body Armlet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Snake Body Armilla is a replica in 925 Silver, 18K Gold plated, of the bracelet found in Herculaneum and now preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. It is one of the most widespread jewels in the Hellenistic world, a symbol of fertility and sexuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surprising excavation campaigns near the ancient beach of Herculaneum (1980-1999) have yielded a large number of\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejewels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat belonged to the ancient Herculaneum residents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold jewellery, including necklaces, earrings of various shapes, sometimes enriched with pearls and finely crafted bracelets, reflect the social status of citizens belonging to the middle class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : approx. 41.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensione\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7,5 x 7,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Armilla bracciale a forma di serpente in argento 925 e oro 18K.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/silver-gold-snake-shaped-armilla_480x480.webp?v=1715177288\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003earmille\u003c\/strong\u003e, bracelets worn by the Romans, were signs of status and power, often in the shape of a snake to represent renewal and immortality. The serpent was associated with the \u003cstrong\u003egoddess Salus\u003c\/strong\u003e, protector of health and well-being, making these bracelets highly coveted in ancient civilizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography: \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSplendours. Luxury in ornaments in Herculaneum\u003c\/em\u003e\", edited by Francesco Sirano.\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eFemale beauty in Pompeii. Cosmetics and ornaments\u003c\/em\u003e\", edited by Antonio D'Ambrosio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31504555737191,"sku":"8056992831926","price":286.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/roman-armilla-snake-bracelet-detail.webp?v=1773392474","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/snake-shaped-armilla-bracelet-from-herculaneum-silver-18k-gold","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}