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**Originally Listed At $250**
Central to South Asia, Iran to India, Indo-Persian, ca. 13th to 14th century CE. A cast bronze disc cast with a low relief on one face, symmetric floral motifs around tear drop shape, and the verso is smooth and flat - at one time the surface was polished to be a reflective for use as a mirror. The petite size was ideal for travel and carrying in a pocket, and besides use for looking at one's self, mirrors were talismans and used in divination and other magical practices. Size: 2.2" Diameter (5.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Pasadena, California, USA collection, private San Fran collection before 2000
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#180875
Central to South Asia, Iran to India, Indo-Persian, ca. 13th to 14th century CE. A cast bronze disc cast with a low relief on one face, symmetric floral motifs around tear drop shape, and the verso is smooth and flat - at one time the surface was polished to be a reflective for use as a mirror. The petite size was ideal for travel and carrying in a pocket, and besides use for looking at one's self, mirrors were talismans and used in divination and other magical practices. Size: 2.2" Diameter (5.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Pasadena, California, USA collection, private San Fran collection before 2000
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.
#180875
Condition
Nice green patina and oxidation to the flat verso. Softening and rubbing to motifs. Mineral and earthen deposits. Small chip, otherwise intact and very good.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Miniature 13th C. Indo-Persian Bronze Mirror
$400.00
$600
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