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Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

1st century BCE–1st century CE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror
  • Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
  • Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.142.326a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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