Jan 20, 2004

Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

early 600s-early 900s

Bronze

Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)

Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.361

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Description

The mirror retains much unaltered metal. The back of the mirror was highly polished and the reflecting properties of the high tin bronze can be easily observed.

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