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Snake bracelet

Findspot: 
Ashton, Northamptonshire
Period: 
Date: 
Roman (AD 43 - 410)
Material: 
Silver

In the Roman world, snakes were connected with healing. Perhaps the child who wore this silver snake bracelet was sick, or her parents were trying to ensure her health.

Collection information

Collection: 
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Accession No: 
PETMG:ASH1

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
87

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