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.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Celtic Desborough mirror, 1st century
Date supported
1924
Medium and material
Bronze
Dimensions
35 x 26 cm
Grant
225
Total cost
225
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