Valve of a Mirror Case, 1180–1200, British, Bronze gilt, Overall: 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( x cm), Metalwork-Bronze

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Valve of a Mirror Case, 1180–1200, British, Bronze gilt, Overall: 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( x cm), Metalwork-Bronze, The only known surviving element from a Romanesque mirror case, this valve was originally slotted and joined by a clasp to a matching one. Mirrors of polished silver were fitted into the inner facings

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Size: 4646px × 4652px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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