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'''Obsidian Mirror''' | '''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. | 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:47, 3 July 2026
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| Rarity | Common |
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| 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