Photo of collection object Mirror Disk
Mirror Disk, ca. 1938-1700 B.C.E.. Bronze, 2 3/16 x 2 9/16 in. (5.6 x 6.5 cm). Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1044. Creative Commons-BY.

Mirror Disk

ca. 1938-1700 B.C.E.

Maker Unknown

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Originally, the bronze disks in this case were attached to wooden handles to form mirrors. At the time of burial, the mirrors were stored in linen covers. Over the centuries, both the handles and the bags disintegrated. The smaller of these two disks still shows an impression of the linen, created by the material’s interaction with the bronze.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Accessory
Formatted Medium
Bronze
Medium
bronze
Locations
Place excavated: Tomb D303, Abydos, Egypt
Dimensions
2 3/16 x 2 9/16 in. (5.6 x 6.5 cm)
Accession Number
13.1044
Credit Line
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
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