Gold pin

Unknown

6th century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Straight pins were used to hold garments together. Since Greek clothing was not sewn, straight pins and fibulae (safety pins) served to fasten a garment at the shoulders, the sleeves, over the chest, and at other critical points.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

East Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1977