MirrorsGreek4th century BCE

Part of a Box Mirror

mid 4th century BCE

Classification

Mirrors

Technique

Cast and hammered

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

11.5 x 0.2 cm (4 1/2 x 1/16 in.)

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