Roman Tinned Bronze Mirror w/ Handle
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pretty tinned bronze mirror with a cast bronze handle. The mirror has one highly polished face and a back with a series of incised concentric circles decorating it. The handle has a vaguely cross-shaped form that also resembles an abstract eagle with its wings outstretched. Mirrors are often associated with women, and specifically women's religion, in the Roman Empire: devotees of Isis carried mirrors for rituals, for example. This style of mirror is similar to ones found in the Vesuvius area, probably made in Campania. Size: 3.1" W x 5.2" H (7.9 cm x 13.2 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#133385
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#133385
Condition
Handle has been reattached, but it looks like an ancient repair. Patinas on both the bronze and tinned surfaces attest to the age of the piece.
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Roman Tinned Bronze Mirror w/ Handle
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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