Mirror with Dioskouroi
The engraved design represents the two Dioskouroi, who stand facing each other with crossed legs and one hand placed on hip. They wear short girt chitons and Phrygian caps. Behind each stands a round shield.
Artwork Details
- Title: Mirror with Dioskouroi
- Culture: Etruscan
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: Other: 4 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (10.5 x 20.6 cm)
- Classification: Bronzes
- Credit Line: Purchase, 1896
- Object Number: 96.9.370
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 350 BCE
mid-5th century BCE
late 6th century BCE
2nd quarter of the 6th century BCE
early 5th century BCE
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