cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/E.62.19
Accession_Number | E.62.19 |
Shape | Mirror handle |
Shape_description | Hammer shaped handle with a slit where the mirror sat in the top. The top parts are curved over. The handle is rounded and wider at the end. |
Material | Wood |
Fabric | Egyptian |
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Munsell_color | |
Decoration | The top of the held piece has six carved bands around the top. Wood is darker on one side than the other. |
Inscriptions | |
Condition | Mirror missing. Large crack down one side of the handle and the 'spur' on the same side is also cracked. |
Technique/Style | Carved |
Provenance | |
Period | Middle Kingdom: 11-12th dynasty |
Date | c. 2055-1759 BC |
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Artist | |
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Beazley_DB | |
Height | 13.2 |
Diameters | 2.4 |
Handle_height | |
Other_dims. | L. of mirror setting 2.3 |
Location | Body Beautiful |
Edited_by | Denise; Kinsey; Julia |
Date_edited | 18.09.2002; 11.01.2006; 17.05.2016 |