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Mirror with Engraved Scene, c. 325-300 BC (bronze)
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Mirror with Engraved Scene, c. 325-300 BC (bronze)
XOS5864857 Mirror with Engraved Scene, c.325-300 BC (bronze) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Italy, Etruscan, probably Praenestine, late 4th Century BC
This hand mirror, which originally had an ivory handle, reflected the viewers image in its once highly polished surface. The back is engraved with a narrative scene, a type of mirror decoration probably invented by the Etruscans. The engraving shows an older man threatening a youth with his sword in the center flanked by two women. A Greek myth is certainly intended, but the identification is debatable.); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 23267924
© Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Domestic Object Etruscan Mirror Polished Reflective Vanity
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This print showcases a remarkable ancient artifact known as the "Mirror with Engraved Scene". Created by the Etruscans around 325-300 BC, this bronze hand mirror once possessed an ivory handle and boasted a highly polished surface that reflected its viewer's image. The back of the mirror is adorned with an intricately engraved narrative scene, a unique form of decoration believed to have been invented by the Etruscans. The engraving depicts a powerful older man brandishing his sword menacingly towards a youth, flanked by two women. While it is clear that this scene draws inspiration from Greek mythology, scholars continue to debate its exact identification. Despite these uncertainties, one cannot deny the artistic mastery and attention to detail evident in every stroke of this ancient masterpiece. Currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this mirror serves as both an archaeological treasure and a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of past civilizations. Its reflective metal surface invites us to imagine ourselves gazing into it just as countless individuals did centuries ago. As we contemplate its beauty and historical significance, we are reminded of our connection to those who came before us and their enduring impact on art and culture.
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