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Mirror

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mirror
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: French frame with probably Italian glass
  • Medium: Silver, glass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/8 × 2 7/8 in. (13 × 7.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.135.83
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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