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Mirror with Handle of Eros
| Collection number | 銅068-0385 |
|---|---|
| Provenance | Iran |
| Period | Parthian period |
| Date | ca. 1-220 CE |
| Material | Bronze |
| Dimension | L. 16.7 cm |
| Comment | Bronze handle-mirror was traditionally common in ancient Orient. The attached handle of animal bone or wood became common in Parthian period, although this mirror has metal handle in the shape of Eros. Eros was expressed as young man with a pair of wings on his back. Greek Eros, the love god has been known as Cupid in Roman mythology. |
| Classification | bronze object |
| Keywords | Green Pretty, Funny Western Asia, Iran, Western Iran, Luristan Roman-Byzantine Period, Arsacid Dynasty, Parthia Metal, Copper, Copper alloy, Bronze Cosmetic tool/implement, Mirror, Sculpture/Statue, Deity figurine Deity/Spirit, Deity/Spirit in Greece or Rome, Eros |
| 資料ID | 2158 |