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Object Type
Museum number: 1847,0909.4
Description: Bronze circular tanged mirror with extension. The decoration is chased. The edge has a row of tongues. The obverse has a palmette motif on the extension. On the reverse, a winged figure is holding an open scroll, upon which is written her name, Lasa. On either side, two heroes, Aivas (Ajax) and Hamphiare (Amphiaraos), have their names written beside them. It is likely that Lasa is foretelling the death of the heroes.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 5thC BC
Production place: Made in: Italy
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Vulci (Possibly)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 16.30 centimetres; Height: 22.70 centimetres; Weight: 538 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: CSE GB 1,I / Etruscan Mirrors: Archaic and Classical (No.28); Bronze / Catalogue of the Bronzes in the British Museum. Greek, Roman & Etruscan. (622)
Location: On display (G71/dc13)
Subjects: classical mythology; mythical figure/creature; deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Lasa/s; Named in inscription & portrayed: Ajax; Named in inscription & portrayed: Amphiaraos
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1847
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1847,0909.4
Conservation: Treatment: 23 Jul 1996; Treatment: 04 Mar 1981

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