Beauty Objects That Tell the History of Getting Ready
A Mirror Before Reflective Glass
This Egyptian mirror, dated around 1580–1458 BCE, combines a wooden handle with a metal reflecting surface. Its familiar outline makes the distance in time feel surprisingly small. The materials tell a different story from the glass mirrors we use today, bringing the act of looking at oneself into the realm of worked metal and carved wood.
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