Roman Silver Disc Mirror jianqingperiod This remarkable hand-modeled figural pottery

This remarkable hand-modeled figural pottery vessel embodies the distinctive artistic style of the Chancay civilization

although their precise meaning remains unknown

these vessels were traded across the empire

the unique glyphic variations suggest cultural representations of distinct families or individuals

An absolutely stunning

Roman Silver Disc Mirror jianqingperiod This remarkable hand-modeled figural potteryRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD An exceptional Roman cast silver disc mirror of circular form, dating to the height of the Imperial period. The reflective face is gently convex and framed by a subtly raised border defined by a single concentric ring. The reverse is plain and smooth, now softly worn through age and prolonged use, yet the surface remarkably retains a pleasing degree of reflectivity. The mirror would originally have been fitted with a