Bronze Mirror - 23 cm
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Description from the seller
This hand mirror has a raised boss with concentric circles and on the reverse of the smooth surface. The mirror could very possibly be from the earlier Kediri Kingdom which was a Hindu Buddhist Javanese kingdom centred in the ancient city Dahanapura (Daha) East Java from 1042 to around 1222. It is to be enjoyed as a nice historical pieces of ancient Indonesian history. It was excavated in an area of the former Majapahit Empire in Eastern Java. Many bronze artefacts are incidental finds by farmers agricultural activities – or unearthed by diggers who dig pits panning the alluvial soil for gold.
Actual dimensions:
Mirror ø128 x 22 mm and weigth: 206 gram
Handle 95 x 75 x 5 mm and weigth: 151 gram
The stand is not part of the delivery (only used for the Photo's)
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.
ID: 3457"
This hand mirror has a raised boss with concentric circles and on the reverse of the smooth surface. The mirror could very possibly be from the earlier Kediri Kingdom which was a Hindu Buddhist Javanese kingdom centred in the ancient city Dahanapura (Daha) East Java from 1042 to around 1222. It is to be enjoyed as a nice historical pieces of ancient Indonesian history. It was excavated in an area of the former Majapahit Empire in Eastern Java. Many bronze artefacts are incidental finds by farmers agricultural activities – or unearthed by diggers who dig pits panning the alluvial soil for gold.
Actual dimensions:
Mirror ø128 x 22 mm and weigth: 206 gram
Handle 95 x 75 x 5 mm and weigth: 151 gram
The stand is not part of the delivery (only used for the Photo's)
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.
ID: 3457"
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
357 g
Specific region of origin
Southeast Asia
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Asia
Manufacturer/ Brand
Antique Bronze Majapahit Empire Mirror with Handle
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
23 cm
External width
2.5 cm
Internal height
14.2 cm
Internal width
22 cm
Diameter
12.8 cm
Estimated period
11th – 15th Century
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