Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 529 14 Dec 2022
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ROMAN. Provincial-Imperial. Bronze Ornamental Finial. 1st-3rd Century AD. Implement (7.65" /19.5 cmm in length) with small bird at one end and ring on other. Intact, original find patina.
From the Kenneth W. Dorney Collection.
From the collector: "These rare, enigmatic objects seem unique to the Balkans area. While many fanciful explanations have been proposed (such as "voting stick" or "wine stirrer"), the most logical purpose seems to be as a form of hair or clothes pin."
From the Kenneth W. Dorney Collection.
From the collector: "These rare, enigmatic objects seem unique to the Balkans area. While many fanciful explanations have been proposed (such as "voting stick" or "wine stirrer"), the most logical purpose seems to be as a form of hair or clothes pin."