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Roman solid silver hairpin, the finial is in the shape of a Dolphin with curved tail.
Detailing has been incised to depict the eyes and finned tail.

Total length: ± 99,5 mm

Condition: good solid condition, the pin is slightly bent due to pressure conditions. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

Dolphins were popular in Greek and Roman mythology and are often associated with Neptune (god of the sea) and Venus as a symbol of love or minor sea deities as a symbol of divine protection and salvation.
Dolphins are considered a friendly messenger, sent to help and guide those lost at sea. 

1st - 2nd century AD

Ancient Roman Silver Hairpin, with Dolphin

Archaeology

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Hand carved

Period

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Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Tang Dynasty (618-907)

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Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

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Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)

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Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

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15th century

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