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mirror-case
Object Type
mirror-case
Museum number
1847,1101.11
Description
Bronze mirror-case; six elements; cover bears relief scene of Deiphobos attacking Paris at altar of Zeus (Tinia), with Cassandra to right wielding axe.
Cultures/periods
Etruscan
(late)
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Vulci
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter:
12.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Bronze / Catalogue of the Bronzes in the British Museum. Greek, Roman & Etruscan.
(729)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical mythology
Associated names
Representation of:
Paris
Representation of:
Deiphobos
Representation of:
Cassandra
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Campanari
Acquisition date
1847
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1847,1101.11