Ornamental pin with spherical head

This fragmented bronze pin was found in Lajen Ried. It was primarily used to fasten women's clothing and is a precursor to the brooch. Clothing pins could also be worn as ornaments to indicate the social status of their wearer within the community. They were subject to fashion and their different shapes and decorations allow them to be ordered chronologically. This pin dates back to the late Bronze Age (1100-1000 B.C.).