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Fragment of mirror handle
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D77
Medium/Technique
Ivory/bone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 9 x 3 x 0.8 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7362
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionThis object is part of an ivory mirror handle. It has generally narrow proportions, tapering from a wider end at top where a mirror would have been mounted down to narrowing handle in almost an inverted drop shape. An oval groove has been carved from the center. The surface shows slight scratching.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 77. 1901: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: October 1, 1901)
(Accession Date: October 1, 1901)