Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Hairpin with Stylised Giraffe-Head Finial - 14 cm
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Roman Imperial hairpin with a stylised giraffe-head finial, made of silvered bronze, 14 cm high, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, authentic and provenance from Germany via a European auction house.
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Roman Imperial Hairpin with Stylised Giraffe-Head Finial – 1st to 3rd Century AD
Roman Imperial hairpin terminating in a finely modelled stylised giraffe head, distinguished by its elongated neck, projecting muzzle, small ears and paired ossicone-like projections. The long slender shaft is decorated with engraved geometric and vegetal motifs around the central section, while the zoomorphic terminal provides the principal ornamental element. Animal-headed hairpins formed part of personal adornment during the Roman Imperial period, combining a practical function with elaborate decorative craftsmanship.
Material: Silvered bronze
Dimensions: 14 cm
Weight: 22.37 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Roman Imperial Hairpin with Stylised Giraffe-Head Finial – 1st to 3rd Century AD
Roman Imperial hairpin terminating in a finely modelled stylised giraffe head, distinguished by its elongated neck, projecting muzzle, small ears and paired ossicone-like projections. The long slender shaft is decorated with engraved geometric and vegetal motifs around the central section, while the zoomorphic terminal provides the principal ornamental element. Animal-headed hairpins formed part of personal adornment during the Roman Imperial period, combining a practical function with elaborate decorative craftsmanship.
Material: Silvered bronze
Dimensions: 14 cm
Weight: 22.37 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Hairpin with Stylised Giraffe-Head Finial
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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