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A Roman Bronze Mirror
B933C827

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Of beautiful green patina, composed of two disks hinged together, the interior of each plated with traces of silver for reflection, the exterior of each with a series of concentric lathe-turned rings, each disk with an arching handle looped on each end through a catch-plate in the form of a mask.

Provenance:
A.G. Collection, 1974-1993.
Condition:
Intact and Complete
References:
cf. The Royal Ontario Museum, Greek, Roman, and Related Metalware, pgs. 190-193, nos. 321-324.
Category:
Roman
Period:
Roman
Date:
c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Material:
Bronze
Width:
4 1/8" (10.4cm)