Ancient Egyptian mirror from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2181 BC

Plain copper mirror, elliptical in shape with a short tang. Mirror found at hand, although no body listed.

Ancient Egyptian mirror from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.38.a
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 5 - 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: mirror
  • Dimensions: Length: 150mm , Width: 142mm , Depth: 3.5mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p.33 pl.XXXIX 12 II pl.LIX reg
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667