The god of love, crowned and winged, stands in a tree and throws arrows on the two lovers below. The seated man is shown with a hawk, and the kneeling woman, already struck by an arrow, holds a chaplet in her hand for her beloved. The scene has a seven-lobed frame with masks in the spandrels. Four monsters form the corner terminals. The mirror is considerably worn from use. Date: mid 14th century (Middle Ages). Place of creation: France. Dimensions: height: 9.5 cm (3.7 in); width: 9.5 cm (3.7 in). Medium: ivory. Collection: Walters Art Museum.
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