A bronze mirror with its handle shaped like the god Bes. Mirrors were placed in tombs because they symbolised vitality and rejuvenation.
Present location |
LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL |
Inventory number |
M11647 |
Dating |
18TH DYNASTY |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
MIRROR |
Material |
BRONZE |
Technique |
CASTING |
Height |
14 cm |
Bibliography
- Piotr Bienkowski and Angela Tooley, "Gifts of The Nile: Ancient Egyptian Arts and Crafts in the Liverpool Museum", 1995, 52; pl. 72.
- Charles Gatty, "Catalogue of The Mayer Collection", 1879, 54, No. 326.
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