Title
Obsidian mirror which once belonged to Dr John Dee ( 1527 1608 ), thought to be part of the treasure brought back from Mexico by Cortes
Caption
Obsidian mirror which once belonged to Dr John Dee ( 1527 1608 ), thought to be part of the treasure brought back from Mexico by Cortes, A scryer, gazing into the mirror would see clouds of smoke which would part to reveal a vision hence the name Smoking Mirror. Mexico. Aztec. Size : 18.4cms diameter.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London.
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A26_033
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,7Mb (1020,4Kb) / 11,8in x 9,8in / 3543 x 2931 (300dpi)