Ancient Egyptian mirror from Hawara dated 30 BC – AD 395

Copper alloy mirror. Roughly oval, though the top edge is straight and the bottom edge has a tang formed into it, to enable fixture to a handle. Edges are chipped in places. Metal is quite fine.

Ancient Egyptian mirror from Hawara dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.16.b
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: mirror
  • Dimensions: Length: 130mm , Width: 110mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghuneh 1912 pp 29 - 36
  • Site: Hawara
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: 30.9