Romeinse bovenarmband met slang Herculaneum, brons Bont - bot - gewei width of 110 mm and

width of 110 mm and it has an eye of 35 x 25 mm

but with more blade presence than you might expect

The crossbow was seen as an evil weapon

It is currently in the collection of the Germanisches Landesmuseum in Trier

This traditional Chinese sword has a wide tip and a double-edged blade

Romeinse bovenarmband met slang Herculaneum, brons Bont - bot - gewei width of 110 mm andThis snake bracelet is a replica of an example from the first half of the 1st century BC. It was discovered in the Roman city of Herculaneum. The snake was a common motif in Roman art and jewelry. It was believed to protect the prosperity of the household. In ancient Greek culture and the Nordic Bronze Age, the snake symbolized healing. The snake worship seen in Roman culture may have originated in Macedonia, where the snake was considered a symbol of