Bronze box mirror, 2nd quarter of the 4th century


Bronze box mirror, Late Classical, 2nd quarter of the 4th century , Greek, Bronze, diameter 7 7/8in. (20cm), Bronzes, In relief, head of woman. The box mirror came into use toward the end of the fifth century The protective cover can be lifted by the ring below the relief to reveal the mirror, a cast-bronze disk with a highly polished surface


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