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Object Type
Museum number: 1847,1101.20
Description: Bronze circular mirror with incised decoration of Menerva (Athena), a warrior, perhaps Achle (Achilles), and a winged female figure or Lasa, who holds a perfume bottle. The lower extension of the disc is engraved with a Lasa who holds the stem of plants. This floral design continues and fills the frame-border; it shows the influence of south Italian and local red-figure vase painting. The background of the medallion and frame-border is filled with punched dots. The mirror was cast with a tang.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 300BC-250BC
Production place: Made in: Italy
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Vulci
Materials
Technique: incised; cast
Dimensions: Diameter: 18.50 centimetres; Height: 18.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G71/dc28)
Subjects: classical deity; classical mythology
Associated names: Representation of: Achilles (perhaps); Representation of: Athena/Minerva; Representation of: Lasa/s
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1847
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1847,1101.20

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