{"product_id":"ancient-roman-bronze-hairpin-acus","title":"Ancient Roman Bronze Hairpin (Acus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd century CE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic ancient Roman bronze hairpin, known as an acus, used in antiquity to secure elaborate hairstyles and hair arrangements. The piece features a finely twisted spiral shaft tapering to a sharp point, with a distinctive forked (bifurcated) terminal, a form commonly associated with Roman cosmetic and personal adornment objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 5 1\/16 inches in length, this example falls within the desirable longer range for Roman hairpins, intended for securing buns, braids, or wigs. The surface displays a stable dark olive to brown patina, consistent with ancient bronze, with no modern cleaning or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairpins of this type were widely used throughout the Roman world by women of varying social classes and are frequently recovered from domestic and burial contexts. This example is well-preserved and visually striking, suitable for display, study, or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture: Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: ca. 1st–3rd century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 5 1\/16 inches (12.9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Intact, stable ancient patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed authentic. A genuine artifact of everyday life in the ancient Roman world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx. Private Palm Harbor, Fl. collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52482285502761,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/IMG-4126.jpg?v=1769106391","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/ancient-roman-bronze-hairpin-acus","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}