Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · papyrus
Mirror
Description
Wood, bronze or copper alloy
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A hand mirror with a circular reflective surface and a handle shaped like a papyrus stalk.
The artifact is an ancient Egyptian hand mirror, featuring a circular bronze reflective surface. The handle is intricately carved to resemble a papyrus plant, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship typical of the period. The style is functional yet aesthetically pleasing, often found among personal items from ancient Egypt.
daily life
New Kingdom
good
Materials
bronzewood
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116243216 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 66.99.19a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545890 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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