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LOT 2128
Medieval Decorated Portable Bronze Mirror Case
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (13.9 grams, 42 mm).
In two halves, each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands; remains of silver(?) mirror panels inside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection formed since 1960.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, museum numbers 1896,0201.323 and 1894,1101.597-598, for similar.
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