Ancient Roman Bronze Hairpin, with Palm Leaf decorations - Acus Crinalis (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze hairpin (acus crinalis) with palm leaf decorations, about 156 mm long, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in good solid condition with an olive green to dark patina.
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Roman solid bronze hairpin (acus crinalis), decorated with palm leaf decoration on the grip.
Length: ± 156 mm
Good and solid condition, smooth olive green to dark patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more.
Roman female hairstyles varied over time, but they were often elaborate and carefully styled to display wealth, status, and fashion sense.
Roman women often styled their hair in waves, braids, and buns, ranging from simple knots in the Republican era to elaborate Imperial fashions with layered curls. Hairstyles were secured with acus crinalis (hairpins) made of bone, bronze, silver, or gold, sometimes topped with carved or jewelled finials. Beyond function, hairpins reflected wealth, status, and personal taste, making them both practical tools and decorative ornaments.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Roman solid bronze hairpin (acus crinalis), decorated with palm leaf decoration on the grip.
Length: ± 156 mm
Good and solid condition, smooth olive green to dark patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more.
Roman female hairstyles varied over time, but they were often elaborate and carefully styled to display wealth, status, and fashion sense.
Roman women often styled their hair in waves, braids, and buns, ranging from simple knots in the Republican era to elaborate Imperial fashions with layered curls. Hairstyles were secured with acus crinalis (hairpins) made of bone, bronze, silver, or gold, sometimes topped with carved or jewelled finials. Beyond function, hairpins reflected wealth, status, and personal taste, making them both practical tools and decorative ornaments.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 2nd century AD
Name of object
with Palm Leaf decorations - Acus Crinalis, Hairpin
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
