The Ouroboros is oldest known allegorical symbol in alchemy and represents the concept of eternity. In the 1800’s Prince Albert famously gave Queen Victoria an Ouroboros engagement ring and the snake design became very popular. Snakes have remained an enduring symbol in world culture, representing everything from medicine, wisdom, love, fertility, power and transformation. Their imagery can be found though out history from King Tut’s tomb to Medusa and the Gorgons, the Aztec God of Wind, Rain and Creation, they guard the Buddha, appear in the Garden of Eden and St. Patrick even drove them out of Ireland. This will be a unique addition to your cabinet collection.

Measures 2 1/8” wide x 1 5/8” tall x 1 1/8” thick Flat Back 1 piece