Tutankhamun or Tutankhamen, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled c. 1332 – 1323 BC during the late Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Born Tutankhaten, he was likely a son of Akhenaten, thought to be the KV55 mummy. Wikipedia
Born: Amarna
Died: Ancient Egypt
Tutankhamon and his royal wife Ankhesenamen
Mirror
The hairstyle of the nude female figure on the handle of this mirror—thick braids surrounding the face—was popular in the middle of the Eighteenth Dynasty, allowing art historians to date the work.
MEDIUM Silver and copper alloy
Reportedly From: Aswan, Egypt
DYNASTY Dynasty 18
PERIOD New Kingdom
DIMENSIONS 9 3/4 x diam. 5 1/2 in. (24.7 x 14 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 37.635E
Brooklyn Museum
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Mirror made of silver and copper alloy. Nude female figure-handle. Condition: Vivid dark green patina with some brown areas. Portions afflicted by bronze disease. Obverse has encrustations on parts. Technique: Disc cast without subsequent hammering; handle is solid one-piece casting, even the detail of girl's necklace and sides of papyrus umbrel are cast.
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