Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Hairpin with Stylised Giraffe-Head Finial - 14 cm

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.

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