Roman hair needle Pompeia, green

Product description

This hair needle (Latin: acus crinalis) served in the Roman Empire as both a practical hairstyle aid and a status symbol. Green stones were considered a sign of refinement by wealthy Roman women and were often used in hair jewelry that kept the hairstyle in place.

The needle is made from brass with brass spacers and a green one stone as a conclusion. There is an eyelet at the top, so the needle can also be worn as a pendant or in combination with a second needle.

A beautiful addition to a Roman costume for re-enactment and living history, and due to the careful execution, also suitable as a collector's item or gift for lovers of classical antiquity.