gemma-antiqua: Ancient Roman serpent bracelet, made of gold and green glass eyes, dated to the 1st century CE. The snake was believed to protect against evil. Found in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

gemma-antiqua: Ancient Roman serpent bracelet, made of gold and green glass eyes, dated to the 1st century CE. The snake was believed to protect against evil. Found in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

gemma-antiqua: Ancient Roman serpent bracelet, made of gold and green glass eyes,