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MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror
MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror
MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror
MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror
MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror

MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror "Falcon Hunt", 1950's

$ 13.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: The replica copied the 14th century french compact exactly - with all defects, so there are a lot of imperfections in the peace, which are not damages. However, one of the four lions is missing its head (denoted by blue arrow) - that is actual post-production damage due to age and use.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    MMA ARTEK resin Replica of 14th Century Carved Hand Mirror Falcon Hunt  produced between 1940's and 1950's.
    MMA commissioned this piece from
    Alvar Aalto's Finnish company ARTEK shortly after acquiring the original mirror for its collection in 1940's. MMA site description is as follows:
    "
    Details of original Mirror
    Case which the above REPLICA was made to represent: Date: 1350 Geography: Made in, possibly Paris,
    Culture: French Medium: Elephant ivory Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 7/16 in. (11.1 x 10.4 x 1.1 cm)diameter: 4 in. (10.1 cm)
    Carved in Paris in the middle of the fourteenth century, this example depicts men and ladies in a forest as they hunt with falcons. The link between the sport of falconry and courtly love was a frequent subject in medieval literature, so the playful imagery on the mirror back can also be read as a hunt for love.
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    Condition:
    The replica copied the 14th century french compact exactly - with all defects, so there are a lot of imperfections in the piece, which are not damages.
    However, one of the four lions is missing its head (denoted by blue arrow) -  that is actual post-production damage due to age and use.