Roman bronze hand held mirror

1st - 2nd century AD

€ 450.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: 25-1409

A fine quality Roman bronze handheld mirror with a well-preserved, polished reflective surface, still retaining traces of its original silvering/tinning. The piece comes complete with its original bronze handle and will be presented on a custom-made display stand.

The rare, compact size suggests it was probably intended as a travel mirror, making it both practical and personal in use.

Total height: ± 11,15 cm (including display)

Mirror height: ± 95,3 mm

Condition: very good and solid condition. The mirror surface shows a soft shine from ancient polishing, with areas of original silvering/tinning still visible beneath a smooth dark patina. The handle displays an attractive smooth olive-green patina with small spots of cuprite.Signs of wear consistent with age and ancient use.

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Tinning served both a practical and cosmetic purpose. Tinning objects made them look silvery while it also provided rust prevention, making maintenance easier.

The process of tinning involved wiping a thin layer of tin onto a bronze or other metal surface, transforming its appearance and enhancing its durability.

Through archaeological evidence and historical accounts, we can glimpse the wide range of objects that underwent this tinning process.

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