Dress-pin

Cast, copper alloy hair- or dress-pin with a finial in the shape of a flat, stylised bird. The body tapers to a point at the back, with a fanned upright tail above, but no detailing. The head is abnormally small, with a short neck and tiny pointed beak and crest. Most of the shaft is missing.

Kind

artefact

Date

700–1199 CE

Place

Kāpiśī (34.9800, 69.3000)