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Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene
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LOT 2033

Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene

16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/4 in. (138 grams, 13.2 cm).

Slightly dished face with hatched rim, running vinescroll to border, scallop supporting a low-relief scene with bearded figure holding a spear supported on his throne by two robed females, small hoplite above and long-haired figure with labrys to left; legends in pseudo-archaic Greek script; handle absent, old professional repair to verso. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 2033

Renaissance Silver Mirror with Mythological Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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