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Hair pin

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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hair pin
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Other: 5/8 × 5/16 × 3 5/8 in. (1.5 × 0.8 × 9.3 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.3686
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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