Bronze pin

Greek or Roman

ca. 1st century BCE–2nd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

The head of the pin is in the form of Aphrodite Anadyomene standing on a Corinthian capital.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Bronze pin
Period: Late Hellenistic or Imperial
Date: ca. 1st century BCE–2nd century CE
Culture: Greek or Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1941
Object Number: 41.162.269
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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