Migration Period, Silver Snake-Head Bracelet, Merovingian or Visigothic

Migration period, Merovingian or Visigothic silver bracelet, formed from a twisted silver rod and decorated with incised lines imitating snakeskin. 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.