11783 BM Nike Mirror

This is a 3D model of a bronze hand mirror in the British Museum, London, with a handle that resembles the goddess Nike. The mirror was made of polished bronze. The original handle was likely made of ivory. The presence of Nike possibly alludes to the triumph of feminine beauty. This object is dated to around 400 BCE. **Bibliography:** [British Museum](https://research.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=461613&page=1&partId=1&searchText=Hand%20m…

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