the Art of Bone
Roman hairpin with female bust, made of bone (1st century, hand-carved)
Roman hairpin with female bust, made of bone (1st century, hand-carved)
This Roman hairpin made of polished bone is based on a 1st century find, now in the British Museum in London. It shows a finely crafted female bust with individual facial features - presumably a depiction of the original wearer or an idealized figure.
The figure wears a characteristic hair diadem, which exhibits typical features of the Flavian era and allows for a temporal classification in the late 1st century. Fine details such as suggested fabric folds give the depiction additional depth and expression.
Each hairpin is handcrafted and carefully finished, creating a unique piece with historical character and individual appeal.
Slight deviations are due to material and handmade craftsmanship and emphasize the uniqueness of each piece.
Ideal for:
- Reenactment & historical representation
- Collectors of ancient replicas
- Lovers of Roman culture
- Exceptional gifts
Details
- Material: Bone (polished)
- Epoch: 1st century (Roman)
- Motif: Female bust
- Length: approx. 19 cm
- Manufacture: Hand-carved
- Original: Archaeological find (British Museum)
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