bronze mirror

Metallic antiquity surface

A bronze mirror is a polished bronze disc used as a reflective surface before the development of glass mirrors.

Common in ancient civilizations from China to Rome, bronze mirrors were often decorated on the reverse side with intricate designs.

The term now appears mainly in archaeological and art historical contexts: The tomb contained a bronze mirror and ceramic vessels.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G