Magic mirror

Material / Technique
Brass
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 17 x 17 x 0.8 cm (D: rim)
Weight: 972 g
Geographical references
Syria (country)
Damascus (city)

Magic mirror with inscriptions. The figures present the planets. The smooth bottom shows verses of different suras (such as: al-Gin, Junis, al-Baqara, etc.) on the edge. Between the verses there are circles in which there are square shapes or stars with Kufi writing, illegible inscription or numbers. In traditional medicine, the mirror was mostly used as a home remedy for certain diseases.