Short Pin

Roman

1st–4th century

Not on view

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Title: Short Pin
Date: 1st–4th century
Geography: Made in Gaul, Northern France
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/8 x 3/16 in. (5.4 x 0.5 cm)
Classification: Bone
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.191.68
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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