MirrorsGreek4th century BCE

Part of a Box Mirror

mid 4th century BCE

Classification

Mirrors

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Copper alloy

Culture

Greek

Period

Classical period, Late

Century

4th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

12.3 x 0.9 cm (4 13/16 x 3/8 in.)

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