Italic Low-Footed Red Figure Bowl with High Hand
4th century BC
The most common
toilet article appearing on vases is the mirror, usually made of
polished
silver or bronze. These and a wide variety of cosmetic implements are often
excavated in tombs, sanctuaries dedicated to female divinities, and in
the domestic
quarters of
ancient towns.
Photo courtesy Mediterranean Section, Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum (99k)