Silver mirror

1st century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 166
The mirror is inscribed on the back with its weight and the owner’s name, Iris. The front is slightly convex and would have been highly polished in order to provide a good reflection. Although it is said to have been found in Egypt, this example finds close parallels from sites in the Vesuvius area and may have been made in Campania.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver mirror
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 4 3/4in. (20.4 x 12.1cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.286.127
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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