Mirror with Fish

About this artwork

This small circular mirror exemplifies the sophisticated metalwork of the medieval Islamic world, featuring decorative fish motifs cast in leaded bronze alloy. The reflective surface would have been polished to a high shine on one side, while the reverse displays an ornate design showing fish against a background suggestive of flowing water, with a six-petal rosette medallion surrounding the central knob. The modest diameter of three inches indicates this was a personal object, likely used for g...