141. Curved Garment Pin

3D Model

Description: Long slender object curves at a 90 degree angle beginning 2 cm. below the ball head. The ball head has a ridge along the equator. The object has a solid cylindrical shaft that terminates in a broken point. The shaft is flattened and broadened between the 2nd and 4th cm. below the ball head to support a bore.

Measurements (cm): H: 21.2 W: 0.3 – 1.0

References:

Bliquez, Lawrence J. 1994. Roman Surgical Instruments and Other Minor Objects in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Schwartz, Glenn M. 2007. “Hidden Tombs of Ancient Syria”. Natural History (116), Pp. 42-47.