Migration Period, Merovingian / Visigothic silver snake bracelet

Migration period, Merovingian / Visigothic silver bracelet, formed from a rod of silver, twisted and decorated with linear decorations to imitate snake skin. One terminal is shaped as a stylised snake's head, finely ornamented with incised linear detailing and gilded panels, while the adjoining section is further decorated with a row of punched ring-and-dot motifs beneath a collar. The opposing terminal remains plain and slightly tapered.

Outside diameter: ± 70,7 mm

Inside diameter: ± 64,3 mm maximum

Good and solid condition, wearable with care. Traces of gilding on the snake's head.