Bronze Mirror
721 BC - 705 BC
Bronze
Khorsabad
21 cm (including shank) x 14.5 cm diam.
Bronze
Khorsabad
21 cm (including shank) x 14.5 cm diam.
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Do you think that the ancient Mesopotamians considered mirrors to be luxury items?
What does the use of mirrors tell you about the ancient Mesopotamians?
Do you think the Mesopotamians were the only ancient peoples to use mirrors such as this one?