Mirror

Medium: Silver and copper alloy

Geograhical Locations:

• Aswan, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1478–1390 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 9 3/4 x diam. 5 1/2 in. (24.7 x 14 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven: Women in Ancient Egypt
• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 37.635E

Image: 37.635E_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
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 girl's necklace and sides of papyrus umbrel are cast.

Brooklyn Museum