Mirror with Handle in the Form of a Hathor Emblem

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ca. 1479–1425 B.C. · Disk: silver; handle: wood (modern) sheathed in gold (ancient) · Egyptian Art

The handle of this mirror was originally made of wood (now restored) covered with gold foil. The woman's face with cow's ears represents the goddess Bat and is also an emblem of the goddess Hathor. The use of gold and silver, rather than wood and bronze, identifies this as the possession of a member of the elite, in this case one of three foreign wives of Thutmose III. The king's cartouche is inscribed above the face.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Medium

Disk: silver; handle: wood (modern) sheathed in gold (ancient)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1919, 1920