Roman Provincial Bone Hairpin with Horse Finial, 1st–3rd century AD

Carved bone, stylized horse with openwork body and woven collar terminal. Typical Danubian/Balkan provincial work showing steppe influence.

• L: ∼77 mm (3.0 in) | Wt: 4.0 g

• Intact, warm honey patina, no repairs

Provenance: Ex. English private collection; reportedly acquired in the Balkans