Ca. 1200-1000 BC. A bronze cloth pin with a long, slender shaft that tapers to a sharp point on one end and to an intricate open-work terminal on the other, with radiating loops on the outer edge and a central cross motif. This pin was likely used to fasten clothing or adornments, serving both a functional and decorative purpose in Bronze Age societies. During this period, clothing and adornments were important markers of social status and cultural identity, and bronze pins such as this one were a common feature of daily life. They were used to secure clothing, such as robes or tunics, and could be adorned with decorative elements such as precious stones or intricate patterns. The pins were also often used to fasten hair, with some designs being specifically tailored for this purpose.Size: L:280mm / W:75mm ; 90gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.