Gilded bronze mirror with the Three Graces

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mid-2nd century CE · Bronze, silver, gold, speculum · Greek and Roman Art

This mirror belongs to the same group as the adjacent one with Europa and the Bull (1978.11.4). The Three Graces were eminently suitable subject matter for a toilet article such as a mirror. However, they had a wider appeal and are found represented in many different media, including Roman mosaics and sculpture. A fine example of such a sculptural group is displayed in the adjoining Roman courtyard (2010.260).

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-2nd century CE

Medium

Bronze, silver, gold, speculum

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Gift, 1987