Description

Round mirror with lion and grape vine decoration in high relief. Rim sharply slanting inward from high edge. Crouching animal forming loop and surrounded by 6 leonine animals amidst grape vine, the 9 bunches of grapes suspended from encircling raised ring. Outer band decoration in slightly lower relief of 4 running animals alternating with pairs of birds and 12 bunches of grapes suspended from raised encircling line. Rim band with scrolling vine, its form slightly obscured by corrosion product. Patina shiny on high points of relief, otherwise dull grey-brown. Face shiny brassy tone.