This wonderful Roman Bronze Hairpin was found in the area of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
This fantastic item was excavated in the early 19th century, I purchased it on an auction in Paris.
This long pin was designed to decorate the hair.
Fashionable women throughout the Roman world copied the clothing and hairstyles of the Imperial court.
During the Flavian dynasty (AD 69-96) elaborate styles with high fronts of false curls were fashionable.
They were secured and embellished with a row of pins like this one.
The ornamental heads of the pins projected above the hair.
They were made of various materials.
Complete intact and in excellent condition, a Roman Top item.
Condition: Excellent.
Origin: Pompei, Italy
Date: ca 100 BC – 100 AD.
Dimension: 3.12 inches - 7,8 cm.
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Item number: R0896-3
Price: 40 €
Wonderful Roman Hair Pin
