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Celtic Desborough mirror (© British Museum)
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© British Museum

Celtic Desborough mirror

Artist: Celtic

Location: British Museum

Date: 1st Century

Materials: bronze

Dimensions: 35 x 26 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £225 (Total: £225)

Review number: 476 (1924)

Provenance:
Found at Desborough in 1908.

Description:
Kidney form mirror, engraved on the back with scroll-pattern and basket-pattern. The excellent condition suggests it was buried with the owner and not thrown away.

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