ROMAN. Provincial-Imperial. Bronze Ornamental Finial. 1st-3rd Century AD.

Electronic Auction 529
Lot: 980. Estimated: $ 75

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Sold For $ 50. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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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.”

Closing Date and Time: 14 December 2022 at 15:26:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.