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Obsidian Mirror

From AE: Archeological Expedition
Obsidian Mirror
Obsidian Mirror
Rarity Common
Era Bronze Age
Native to Troy (Turkey)
Toughness 100.0
Sale value 42
Materials obsidian

Obsidian Mirror - common Bronze Age artifact.

Highly polished obsidian discs were used as mirrors in Bronze Age Anatolia and the Aegean. These volcanic glass surfaces were ground and buffed to a reflective sheen, often fitted with carved ivory or Bone handles. Obsidian mirrors have been found in elite burial contexts at sites like Troy and Alaca Höyük. Read more on ancient-origins.net