Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze garment needle - 157 mm

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Bronze garment needle from the Hellenistic Greek period (ca. 300 BC–100 AD), 157 mm high, 12 mm wide, 12 mm deep, about 160 mm long, with a finely worked ram head, in very good plus condition, authentic/original.

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Description from the seller

Very elaborate garment needle / Roman-Greek period / 600 BCE - 100 CE. The needle is adorned with a ram's head that is very prominently worked. The needle is slightly bent at the lower end. Length: about 160 mm. Very beautiful patina. The seller guarantees that he has lawfully acquired the goods. Auction house / Germany / 2026 and the right to sell and export the goods. For the respective country the buyer is responsible for the necessary approvals. No deliveries outside the EU.

Very elaborate garment needle / Roman-Greek period / 600 BCE - 100 CE. The needle is adorned with a ram's head that is very prominently worked. The needle is slightly bent at the lower end. Length: about 160 mm. Very beautiful patina. The seller guarantees that he has lawfully acquired the goods. Auction house / Germany / 2026 and the right to sell and export the goods. For the respective country the buyer is responsible for the necessary approvals. No deliveries outside the EU.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
300 vor - 100 n.Chr.
Name of object
garment needle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
157 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
12 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
12 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
100%
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