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Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal figurine of a woman with a mirror, titled "Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror" by an unknown artist. The woman stands with one hand on her hip and the other holding a mirror behind her left shoulder. She wears a long skirt and a hat. The base of the figurine is wide and triangular. The figurine has a dark patina with visible texture. The background is plain and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
309 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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