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Mirror with Falcons

1540–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

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Medium
mirror of copper, handle of tin-bronze
Measurements
Overall: 18.6 x 11.7 cm (7 5/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.675.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular copper and tin-bronze mirror features a small, rectangular protrusion at the base. A thick, crusty patina of mottled green and dark brownish-black oxidation blankets the surface. Faint silhouettes in the center depict falcons, with one bird on the left angling its head downward. Heavy corrosion completely obscures the original reflective face, creating a rough, mineralized texture that catches the light across the uneven surface.

Mirror with Falcons

1540–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

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