Animal-and-Grape Mirror

Description

The mirror was cast using lost-wax technology. Little finishing work is evident on the back. Extensive cracking, typical of high tin mirrors is evident.

Provenance

Thomas and Martha Carter, Madison, WI

Animal-and-Grape Mirror

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early 600s-early 900s

Accession Number

1995.354

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

Diameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)

Classification

Metalwork

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

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