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Late Bronze Age Hallstatt Bronze Mirror Sun Disc

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Code: 12266



This is a large Bronze Age - Hallstatt period bronze mirror/sun disc, dating from c. 1300 - 800 BC. It is a fine example with a nice dark green patina. The discs were heavily polished and used to shine/reflect sunlight or to gaze at one own image. it retains the intrinsic cast suspension loop on the back. 

OBJECT: Mirror/Sun Disc

CULTURE: Late Bronze Age - Hallstatt 

DATE: c. 1300 - 800 BC

MATERIAL: Bronze 

SIZE: 70mm

WEIGHT:  37.40 grams

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a European Private Collection, Dresden. Germany.