Roman Bronze Mirror with Decorated Handle
**Originally Listed At $950**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A round, disc-like, cast bronze mirror with a strap handle applied to its back and a long, cylindrical handle that splays into a three-armed branch form where it meets the mirror. One round face is polished and appears to have once been silvered. It would have served as a status symbol for a Roman woman, who could have used it for her daily toilette; mirrors frequently appear in Classical art being held by women, especially brides, and we believe that they were gifts given to young women about to enter into marriage. They were also frequently buried with women. Size: 6.05" W x 9.35" H (15.4 cm x 23.7 cm); 10.65" H (27.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection 1995, acquired on the European art market
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#129812
Condition Report: Handle is detached from mirror (held in place by stand). The strap on the back has been reattached. Grey green patina over all surfaces. Decoration on handle is still vivid. Some of the polished face is still extant.
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**Originally Listed At $950**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A round, disc-like, cast bronze mirror with a strap handle applied to its back and a long, cylindrical handle that splays into a three-armed branch form where it meets the mirror. One round face is polished and appears to have once been silvered. It would have served as a status symbol for a Roman woman, who could have used it for her daily toilette; mirrors frequently appear in Classical art being held by women, especially brides, and we believe that they were gifts given to young women about to enter into marriage. They were also frequently buried with women. Size: 6.05" W x 9.35" H (15.4 cm x 23.7 cm); 10.65" H (27.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection 1995, acquired on the European art market
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.
#129812
Condition Report: Handle is detached from mirror (held in place by stand). The strap on the back has been reattached. Grey green patina over all surfaces. Decoration on handle is still vivid. Some of the polished face is still extant.
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