Mirror

Unknown

13th century · Bronze; cast · Islamic Art

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 trilobed crown on this handled piece is associated with Ghaznavid imagery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th century

Medium

Bronze; cast

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Lionberger Davis, 1967