Lot 279: ANTIQUITIES: 10 Bone Hairpins and Styluses

AUCTION: Sale 300 - US Sale

Description

A group of 10 bone hairpins and styluses, Roman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. Group includes 3 styluses for writing on wax tablets, 5 hair pins, and two larger objects. Many with nicely turned terminals, one of the hair pins with traces of pigment, the spiraling decorative pattern remaining. Longest 6” (15.2 cm) in length. Ex Los Angeles collection. Value Range $350 - $450.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 279
Listing #: 239303
Closed: Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:05:20 PM CT
Estimate: $350

Starting Bid: $210
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Description

A group of 10 bone hairpins and styluses, Roman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. Group includes 3 styluses for writing on wax tablets, 5 hair pins, and two larger objects. Many with nicely turned terminals, one of the hair pins with traces of pigment, the spiraling decorative pattern remaining. Longest 6” (15.2 cm) in length. Ex Los Angeles collection. Value Range $350 - $450.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 279
Listing #: 239303
Closed: Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:05:20 PM CT
Estimate: $350