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THBRoman Bronze Mirror with Handle
Lot 45
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Rome, Early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A bronze hand mirror of a circular form decorated with an openwork border comprised of circular perforations and incised concentric orbs adorning the faces of both sides. The mirror would have been meticulously polished to provide a strong reflection and would have served as a status symbol for a Roman woman, who likely enjoyed it for her daily toilette. The mirror is fitted to a bronze handle of an attractive columnar form that is decorated with protruding bands that are further adorned by an attractive, cross-hatched pattern. Size: 5.75" H (14.6 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Mirrors frequently appear in Classical art - usually depicted 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, and the patina on this one suggests that it was covered with fabric at one time, perhaps where it lay in a grave. Roman mirrors may be found in esteemed museum collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number 07.286.127).
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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#137604Losses to lower section of mirror. Mirror shows expected areas of tarnish and oxidation as well as speckled green patina. Handle has chip to base, normal wear commensurate with age, and nice green patina. Mirror is affixed to stand as shown.Condition
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