Egyptian Snake Jewelry

An exquisite gold snake bracelet (c. 300-250 BCE)—realistically rendered and detailed with scales on its head and tail—was created in the Ptolemaic Kingdom and now resides in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As part of this Egyptian Snake Jewelry this sinuously chic reproduction of the bracelet is made from a master mold of the original. The pendant and the drop earrings are striking adaptations. 24k gold overlay. Cable chain necklace with lobster clasp. Gold-filled earring wires.

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Egyptian Snake Necklace Orig. $50.00 NOW $39.99 (Members $35.99)
Egyptian Snake Bracelet Orig. $85.00 NOW $67.99 (Members $61.19)
Egyptian Snake Pierced Earrings Orig. $65.00 NOW $49.99 (Members $44.99)

 Necklace, 17"l. with 1.75"l. pendant; Bracelet, 9"l.; Pierced Earrings, 1.5"l. each.

Museum Provenance

Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt—a new exhibit at our National Museum of Natural History—sheds new light on how ancient Egyptians lived, died and aspired to eternal life. The apparel, jewelry and gifts on these pages have been specially selected for their authentic representation of Egyptian history, and their relationship to objects in our museum’s collections.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.