Ave!
Needle, Sewing, ca. 1st-3rd Cent, Spectacular!
Copper alloy; 145mm/6.5gm
Con/ Slightly wavy, otherwise, As Fabricated and Engraved; beautiful unblemished and glossy green patina.
Seller's Note/ This ancient Roman sewing needle is truly magnificent and, without any doubt, the finest that NRC has ever presented. The engravings, to either side of the threading hole, are simply remarkable and we've never seen similar on a sewing needle. Wow!