Copper alloy mirror: E.GA.3524.1943

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Copper alloy mirror

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Mirror

Description

Mirror, with inscribed tang of handle, wooden handle. The handle is in the form of a 'hem club' hieroglyph, which stands for the word servant, as in the title servant of god.

Measurements and weight

Height: 39.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, R. G. (Major)

Dating

Dynasty 13
-1794 BCE - -1648 BCE

Components of the work

Mirror composed of copper alloy ( bronze)
Handle composed of wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.3524.1943
Primary reference Number: 57952
Oldadmincategory: MW
GayerAnderson: IX.40
GayerAnderson: IV.63
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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