Overmantel Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular mirror with a beveled edge and ornate frame. Frame has fluted columns on each corner, with carved acanthus leaves on top and bottom of each column. Top of frame has a carved horizontal fluted design. Above the top center of the frame is a carved eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle appears to be carved from the same material as the frame. The mirror reflects a light-colored wall. The image is in black and white. Title: Overmantel Looking Glass.