Mirror. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1290 B. C.

Bronze,wood
L. of a handle 15 cm; l. of a disc 11,5 cm; w. of a disc 12 cm
Purchased from Vladimir Golenischev
I.1.a 1735

Today: 11:00-20:00

The Art of Ancient Egypt View on the hall's virtual panorama

The Egyptians became acquainted to mirrors during the Early Dynastic Period. They were
integral parts of cosmetic sets of noble ladies and burial inventory of men. Beside a practical
function, a mirror could not but had a symbolic meaning. The Egyptians called a mirror ankh
(life) or athon (sun disk). These names indicate that mirrors played an exceptionally important
role.

Bronze,wood
L. of a handle 15 cm; l. of a disc 11,5 cm; w. of a disc 12 cm
At the PMFA since 1911
Purchased from Vladimir Golenischev

Today: 11:00-20:00

Room 1. The Art of Ancient Egypt

View on the hall's virtual panorama