Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · papyrus
Mirror with Two Falcons on the Handle
Description
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.
An ancient Egyptian mirror with a round reflective surface and a handle adorned with bird motifs.
This artifact is a hand mirror composed mainly of a large, round, polished metal surface designed to reflect light. The mirror is attached to a handle, which features stylized bird figures that are indicative of Egyptian decorative art. The craftsmanship suggests attention to detail and aesthetic, typical of personal items used in daily life or ceremonial contexts.
daily life
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
bronze
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116246266 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.2.18 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544870 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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