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About this object

  • ID:

    93.76/1

  • Production date:

    Medieval; late 13th-mid 14th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • This mirror case held a small glass magnifying mirror, just big enough to see one's face in. The glass is still held in situ with a putty-like material. The glass is degraded and flaked. Both outer surfaces of the case are decorated with a 'cross' design formed by punch marks.

  • Measurements

    L (total) 80 mm; DM 30 mm (overall)

  • Materials

    copper alloy; glass

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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