Late Roman/Early Byzantine Gold Garment Needle - Gold - 21.7 cm
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Antique Roman to early Byzantine gold garment needle from Emesa (Homs), dating to ca. the 5th century AD, with a length of 21.7 cm, in excellent condition.
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Ancient Roman–Late Antiquity garment needle made of gold – Emesa (Homs), c. 5th century AD – 21.7 cm
Culture: Roman / Late Antique / Early Byzantine
Dating: approx. 5th century AD
Material: Gold
Origin: Emesa, modern-day Homs, Syria
Length: 21.7 cm
Object: Ancient garment needle / garment clasp
Description
Exceptional ancient garment needle in gold, dated to around the 5th century AD. The piece originates from Emesa, today’s Homs in Syria, a historically significant city in the Roman and late antique world.
The elegant, elongated needle features a slender, tapering shaft and a finely crafted ornament at the upper section. Four round, relief decorative elements with radiating motifs are arranged in a stack, giving the piece a striking, rhythmic design. Above this is another decorative element that transitions into a dark, drop-shaped finish made of glass or gemstone.
The gold surface and the carefully worked decorations make this object a remarkable example of ancient jewelry and costume art. With an overall length of 21.7 cm, the garment needle presents an impressive appearance and makes an attractive addition to a collection of Roman and late antique gold objects.
Condition
Age-appropriate ancient condition with visible signs of wear and age-related surface changes. Further details can be found in the attached photographs.
Dimensions
Total length: 21.7 cm
Shipping: No shipping outside the European Union.
Ancient Roman–Late Antiquity garment needle made of gold – Emesa (Homs), c. 5th century AD – 21.7 cm
Culture: Roman / Late Antique / Early Byzantine
Dating: approx. 5th century AD
Material: Gold
Origin: Emesa, modern-day Homs, Syria
Length: 21.7 cm
Object: Ancient garment needle / garment clasp
Description
Exceptional ancient garment needle in gold, dated to around the 5th century AD. The piece originates from Emesa, today’s Homs in Syria, a historically significant city in the Roman and late antique world.
The elegant, elongated needle features a slender, tapering shaft and a finely crafted ornament at the upper section. Four round, relief decorative elements with radiating motifs are arranged in a stack, giving the piece a striking, rhythmic design. Above this is another decorative element that transitions into a dark, drop-shaped finish made of glass or gemstone.
The gold surface and the carefully worked decorations make this object a remarkable example of ancient jewelry and costume art. With an overall length of 21.7 cm, the garment needle presents an impressive appearance and makes an attractive addition to a collection of Roman and late antique gold objects.
Condition
Age-appropriate ancient condition with visible signs of wear and age-related surface changes. Further details can be found in the attached photographs.
Dimensions
Total length: 21.7 cm
Shipping: No shipping outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Ca 5. jh.
Name of object
Garment Needle - Gold
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2008
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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