Roman Imperial Bronze / Tin Mirror
**Originally Listed At $600**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A lightly convex mirror, made from cast bronze with a high tin percentage in the copper alloy so that the tin face can be polished on one side. This polished side appears silvery and has been nicely preserved. Mirrors were personal items, often owned by women, and this would have been a treasured object for the Roman woman who used it. Size: 6.05" W (15.4 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#145857
Condition Report: One side retains much of its polished face, which is rare for mirrors of this vintage. Lightly encrusted mottled green patina on both sides.
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A lightly convex mirror, made from cast bronze with a high tin percentage in the copper alloy so that the tin face can be polished on one side. This polished side appears silvery and has been nicely preserved. Mirrors were personal items, often owned by women, and this would have been a treasured object for the Roman woman who used it. Size: 6.05" W (15.4 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#145857
Condition Report: One side retains much of its polished face, which is rare for mirrors of this vintage. Lightly encrusted mottled green patina on both sides.
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