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Roman Bone Hairpin with Female Bust, 1st to 3rd Century AD

Carved hairpin surmounted by a finial in the form of a female bust with high-piled hairstyle.

Deeply incised lines for the v-necked garment and the hair. Cursory rendition of the features with drilled eyes.

Although the hairstyle is originally Flavian, the manufacture of the type may have continued later on.

For related pins with female busts cf. nos. 251-255 in: Jürgen Obmann. Die römischen Funde aus Bein von Nida-Heddernheim. Bonn 1997.

Intact, fine condition.

H. 10.2 cm (4 in)

German art market

Sold 280 USD