HOT ! Roman Bronze Hair Pins

The Roman Empire, c. 100–200 AD

Elegant pair of Roman-era hair pins, expertly cast in bronze. Each pin features a straight, tapering shaft ending in a pointed tip, designed to secure hair or fasten garments. Crowned with a bulbous spherical heads, a simple yet refined detail. Both pins exhibit a fine, mottled green patina, evidence of centuries of age and authentic Roman craftsmanship.

In Roman society, such pins were practical tools and decorative objects, used by both men and women. They served not only as fasteners but also as indicators of status, elegance, and personal taste, reflecting the sophistication of everyday Roman adornment.

Good condition. Intact. Age-related wear. Minimal corrosion. Size approx. 5,7cm x 0,8cm x 0,2cm and 3,0cm x 0,6cm x 0,2cm. Sell as a pair.

Provenance: Danish private collection

For a similar examples see:

Bronze pin, Science Museum Group, Accession Number: A645877  (https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co87819/bronze-pin-pin-fastener.)

Pin, The British Museum, Accession Number: 2007,8045.53 (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_2007-8045-53)