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Celtic Desborough mirror

Unknown artist, 1st century

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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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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