Description: ANCIENT ca. 1000 BCE to 600 BCE Roman OR Luristan Bronze HAIR OR CLOTHING Pin. MEASURES 10-1/2" LONG. Near East, Turkey & Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 BCE to 600 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Pin for securing clothing and hair. Tapering rod or needle-shaped body and a finial head. Pin has hole near topperhaps had a stone in it of lapis lazuli or another semi-precious stone. Before the Roman fibula became widespread, straight pins in Luristan culture - such as this large example - were used for securing cloaks and clothing. . This pin were perhaps used as hairpins to secure the elaborate hairstyles of Roman women. The pieces were made of bronze and other precious metals were luxury items for the wealthy and were buried in graves to accompany their owners to the afterlife... ... . . ALL ITEMS ON MY SITE ARE GUARANTEE TO BE 100% VINTAGE, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. Please email me if you have any questions, thank you.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Staten Island, New York
End Time: 2024-12-17T01:49:58.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Style: Antique
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Bronze
Age: Pre-1800
