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Collection Item: Pin

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Pin
Object category
Roman
Description
Incomplete rod of circular section tapering towards the faceted cube head. The shank is carved to suggest a cable twist and incised lines emphasize the angles of the head. Described in Eboracum as a distaff. Now thought to be a hair curler for making ringlets.
Production date start
43
Production date end
410
Period
Roman

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : H314.2
Number of objects
1
ID
1321

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Jet (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 137.0 mm
Head length 15.0 mm
Head width 16.0 mm

Find spot

Place
York

Production

Technique
Carved