Mirror
Unknown Artist
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Other: 2 15/16in. (7.5cm)
Classification
Bronzes
Culture
Greek, Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.5425
Tags
About this artwork
This Mirror dating to -7000–-30 exemplifies the artistic traditions of Greek, Cypriot. Created in bronze, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of Greek, Cypriot artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Greek and Roman Art, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's Other: 2 15/16in. (7.5cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and technical capabilities of -7000–-30. Such obje...