Glass mirror with lead frame
Unknown Artist
ca. 3rd century CE
Medium
Lead, Glass
Dimensions
Length: 3 3/8 (8.6 cm) Diameter: 1 9/16 ( 4 cm)
Classification
Miscellaneous-Lead
Culture & Period
Roman · Late Imperial
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.5246a, b
Tags
About this artwork
This Glass mirror with lead frame dating to ca. 3rd century CE exemplifies the artistic traditions of Roman, Late Imperial. Created in lead, glass, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of Roman, Late Imperial artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Greek and Roman Art, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's Length: 3 3/8 (8.6 cm) Diameter: 1 9/16 ( 4 cm) and material qualities reflect ...