Roman Bronze Hair Pins vessel The pucuk rebung—an elongated triangle

The pucuk rebung—an elongated triangle referencing the bamboo shoot—is among the most iconic and widespread designs across Lampung regalia

The Jalisco artisans’ ability to blend anthropomorphic and zoomorphic qualities in their figures reflects a sophisticated understanding of form and symbolism

These vessels often combined utilitarian function with symbolic representation

Elegant ancient Roman bronze pin featuring a straight

The koteka is held in place by a small fibre loop affixed near its base

Roman Bronze Hair Pins vessel The pucuk rebung—an elongated triangleRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD A superb matched pair of ancient Roman hair pins, beautifully cast in bronze. One features a smooth bulbous spherical head, while the other displays a thick decahedral headboth with elegantly tapering shafts ending in fine points. Pins of this refined type were versatile personal accessories in antiquity, serving both as functional fasteners for garments and as decorative implements for securing elaborate hairstyles. The