Rare & Fine Roman Gilded Bronze Mirror
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Rare and quite lovely personal mirror made of bronze with added gilding over a silvered tin background. Small circular form depicting a standing couple under an archway supported by twin marble columns. Couple is in loving embrace - perhaps this was a wedding gift from the husband to the wife or from the family to the happy newlyweds. After the bronze was formed, it was gilded in high karat gold. One can just imagine how incredible this must have looked 2000 years ago, because it is still quite lovely and remarkable now! Size: 3.25" W (8.3 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, major New York Gallery acquired p[rior to 2011
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#157093
Provenance: East Coast collection, major New York Gallery acquired p[rior to 2011
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157093
Condition
Losses to bronze on obverse as shown. Stabilized in recent years with details still very vivid.
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Rare & Fine Roman Gilded Bronze Mirror
Estimate $2,400 - $3,600
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