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Overview This single-piece cast bronze hand mirror features a flat circular mirror disc framed by a raised rim, supported by an architectural pierced handle with flared lateral spurs and geometric cutouts. Covered in a rich green verdigris patina with warm copper undertones, it blends ancient symbolism with sculptural elegance. Highly versatile for display on an easel, mounted on a gallery wall, or styled in Wabi-Sabi, Bohemian, and Global Eclectic vanity settings. Cultural & Artistic Background Rooted in ancient South Asian and Silk Road metalworking traditions, polished bronze mirrors held significant ceremonial, devotional, and cosmetic importance prior to the widespread use of silvered glass. Artisans poured copper-alloy metal into molds to create a solid vessel, hand-polishing the flat disc surface to a high reflective sheen. Symbolizing clarity, self-reflection, and divine light, these mirrors were cherished both as personal vanity accessories and as sacred altar implements used in devotional rites. Condition & Surface Character • One-piece solid cast bronze structure maintaining complete rigidity across both the mirror disc and openwork handle. • Natural, multi-layered verdigris patina displaying vivid sea-green oxidation paired with deep, authentic metallic bronze weathering. • Smooth mirror surface retains its original hand-finished casting profile with authentic mineral encrustation and subtle surface nuances. Dimensions & Weight • Height: 9.7 inches • Width/Diameter: 6.2 inches • Depth: 0.3 inches
