Gold & Bone Hairpin

The hand holds a small pomegranate, a fruit that in Roman iconography carries symbolism of eternity, rebirth and fertility. All such hands with fruit or eggs are simply generalized symbols of good omen.

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Location: Late Roman
Circa Date: 300 - 500 A.D.
Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 1.75"
Price: SOLD