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Roman Bone Hairpin with Elaborate Female Head, 1st to 2nd Century AD

Carved pin with a bent shaft on top showing a female head with elaborate hairstyle.

Detailed rendition of the face and of the rich Flavian hairdo.

The bent shaft is uncommon; for a related example cf. lot no. 255 in: Jürgen Obmann. Die römischen Funde aus Bein von Nida-Heddern-heim. Bonn 1997.

Intact, fine condition.

H. 12.1 cm (4.8 in)

German art market

Sold 380 USD