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Mirall egipci de bronze Regne Nou, Dinastia XVIII (1550-1070 aC) Fusta i bronze Amplària: 29 cm Inv.: MEB E-1072 Mirall egipci de bronze Regne Nou, Dinastia XVIII (1550-1070 aC) Fusta i bronze Amplària: 29 cm Inv.: MEB E-1072 Mànec de fusta d'un mirall egipci de bronze Regne Nou, Dinastia XVIII (1550-1070 aC) Fusta i bronze Amplària: 29 cm Inv.: MEB E-1072

Mirror

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (1550-1070 BC)
Wood and bronze
Width: 29 cm
Inv.: MEB E-1072

The disc of Egyptian mirrors was made of metal (gold, silver or bronze). Due to their shape and shine, they were symbolically associated with the sun. Numerous examples have been found in votive deposits, although the most valuable ones have been found in royal tombs from different periods.

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