古罗马 银 Hairpin, 与 Dolphin 一起

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Roman solid silver hairpin with a finial in the shape of a stylised Dolphin with curved tail. 罗马风格实心银发簪，末端饰以弯尾的风格化海豚造型。
The terminal shows the characteristic rounded head and short snout, with incised detailing to depict the eyes and finned tail. The tapering pin is slightly curved. In front of the snout is a semi-circular shell-shaped element. 末端呈现典型的圆头和短口鼻，眼睛与鳍尾细部以刻线表现。锥形针身略微弯曲。在口鼻前方有一个半圆形的壳状元件。

Total length: ± 99,5 mm
总长：±99,5毫米

Condition: good solid condition, the pin is slightly bent due to pressure conditions. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. 状况：完好坚固，因受力条件发针略有弯曲。磨损痕迹与年代及使用相符。
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). 真伪证书：可应要求提供（PDF格式）。

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. 海豚在希腊与罗马神话中广受欢迎，常与海神尼普顿（海之神）和维纳斯联系在一起，作为爱情的象征，或作为小型海神的象征，象征着神圣的保护与拯救。
Dolphins are considered a friendly messenger, sent to help and guide those lost at sea. 海豚被视为友善的信使，被派来帮助与引导在海上迷失的人。

MATERIAL
材料

This object has been carefully examined with regard to its material composition and surface characteristics. 本物品在材质组成与表面特征方面已进行仔细检查。

Specialised laboratory analysis such as metallurgical testing (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting and is more commonly associated with academic or institutional research. 专门的实验室分析（如冶金检测，例如XRF）在私人收藏中并不常规进行，更多与学术或机构研究相关。

Destructive testing methods (such as acid testing) permanently damage the object’s surface and are not appropriate for archaeological material. 破坏性检测方法（如酸性测试）会永久损坏物体表面，不适用于考古材料。

Historically, modern hallmarking systems did not exist. The alloy composition of gold and silver could vary depending on local resources, trade networks, recycling practices and prevailing economic conditions. 历史上，现代铸记体系并不存在。金银合金的成分可能因当地资源、贸易网络、回收做法和经济条件而异。