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mirror
Object Type
mirror
Museum number
1909,0618.1
Description
Bronze circular mirror incised with four mythical characters. In the centre is Jason seated and ill; he is inscribed HEASUN. Behind him and attending to him is Medea, inscribed MEIDIA. Facing him standing is Menvra (Minerva/Athena) holding a jug and inscribed MENVRA and behind her female inscribed RESCIAL. A lion and a dog? are opposed in the exergue.
Production place
Made in:
Etruria (historic - Italy)
Materials
bronze
Technique
incised
Dimensions
Diameter:
18.30 centimetres
Height:
25.40 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical mythology
classical deity
mythical figure/creature
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Jason
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Athena/Minerva
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Medea
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Rescial
Acquisition name
Purchased through:
Dr F Mayer
Acquisition date
1909
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1909,0618.1