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Cast bronze mirrors were often used for divination or magical medicine. The polished metallic front provided a reflective surface. Often, the decoration on the back depicted the zodiac or mythological themes. The scene on this mirror is interpreted as Solomon and his demons.
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Title: Mirror
Date: 12th–13th century
Geography: Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Turkey
Medium: Bronze; cast, chased
Dimensions:
W. 3/8 in. (1 cm)
Diam. 8 11/16 in. (22 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Florence E. and Horace L. Mayer, 1978
Object Number: 1978.348.2
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