Description
Hand mirror. Egypt, 2000 B.C. approx. Bronze. Protected by methacrylate sheet. Measurements: 12,5 x 9,5 cm. The hand mirrors in ancient Egypt were not only practical tools for personal grooming, but also luxury objects loaded with symbolic meaning. They reflected a concern for beauty and personal care, and also played a role in rituals and beliefs about the afterlife. The one shown here is of circular disc and bronze, two common features of Egyptian mirrors. The handles, on the other hand, could be made of various materials such as ivory, wood or precious stones. Many hand mirrors have been discovered in tombs of nobles and pharaohs, demonstrating their value and their role in funerary rituals.
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