Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis
Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis
Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis
Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis,

mid–2nd century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1990-48

Information

Title
Mirror cover depicting Venus and Adonis
Dates

mid–2nd century CE

Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
diam. 10.1 cm (4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Selim Dere
Object Number
y1990-48
Place Made

Roman Empire, likely Eastern Mediterranean

Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
hand mirrors, metalwork
Materials
ormolu, bronze
Subject
dogs, deities, trees, mythology, men, spears (weapons), cupids, figures (representations), women

Given to the Museum by Selim Dere in 1990

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