12019-04-17T02:38:32-07:00Emilia Porubcin63ec028064958b3240cc8e4e010f355faa0c8e12332304Pharaonic Egyptians were quite self-aware and conscious of their appearance, making mirrors a commonplace item among the elite in both life and death. Mirror handles varied in material and decoration. Men favored fewer embellishments than women. A close look at this mirror reveals a crosshatch pattern indented in its surface, evidence of its fabrication through hammering. Although no longer reflective, its common form creates a seamless connection between ancient Egyptian culture and contemporary society.plain2019-05-14T23:30:02-07:00Gift of Jane Lathrop Stanford prior to 1905Emilia Porubcin63ec028064958b3240cc8e4e010f355faa0c8e12