Mirror

Unknownca. 1478-1390 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Mirror made of silver and copper alloy.Nude female figure-handle.Condition: Vivid dark green patina with some brown areas. Portions afflicted by bronze disease. Obverse has encrustations on parts. Technique: Disc cast without subsequent hammering; handle is solid one-piece casting, even the detail of girls necklace and sides of papyrus umbrel are cast.

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Title: Mirror
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. 1478-1390 B.C.E.
Type: Cosmetic
Rights: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4068/Mirror
Medium: Silver and copper alloy
Reportedly from: Aswan, Egypt
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty
Dimensions: 9 3/4 x diam. 5 1/2 in. (24.7 x 14 cm)
Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession number: 37.635E

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