Hair pin

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Title: Hair pin
Medium: Silver, glass paste, onyx
Dimensions: Diameter: 9/16 × 2 5/16 in. (1.4 × 5.9 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3685
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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