Victorian Garnet Coiled Snake Ring Size:6.5 whether this is indeed Manasa

whether this is indeed Manasa Devi or not

including a crescent moon

a lifetime role - and the nephew of Gaius Marius

London 1979

Victorian Garnet Coiled Snake Ring Size:6.5 whether this is indeed ManasaDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A cool and unusual antique snake ring dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1840. The ring is formed from the snake's body, while the tail loops twice around the band. The head, set with a garnet "brain", with fine engraving to represent eyes, and scales. Historically, the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility, and, through the shedding of their skin, represent re birth, immortality, and healing. Modelled in