2nd-4th century AD. A silver pin with tapering round-section shank, pinched towards the terminal and decorated with a series of collars; finial formed as a hand pointing with index figure outstretched, fingernails delineated, remaining four digits held loosely, revealing a tactile palm when the pin is rotated in-hand. 10.74 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). From a private collection; formerly acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]