Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    Who made the first mirrors?

    Question #68877. Asked by icart06. (Jul 27 06 12:16 AM)


    Gnomon

    The first mirrors were made from polished bronze. They appear to have been invented independently in Egypt and China. I don't know exactly how old they are, but they certainly had them by 1400 BC in Egypt:

    http://www.homestead.com/wysinger/mirror.html

    and by the Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BC) in China:

    http://www.coastalantiques.com/archives/september2001/ANTmirrors.html

    Jul 27 06, 3:56 AM
    zbeckabee

    The history of mirrors dates back to ancient times when mankind first saw reflections in a pond or river and considered it magic. Long before man was able to make mirrors out of glass, mirrors made of metal were used. Sheets of metal, mostly copper, was flattened and polished until it could be used as a mirror.

    http://vision2form.nl/mirror_history.html

    Jul 27 06, 7:51 AM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    How do they make mirrors?

    Can light bounce around mirrors forever?

    Mirrors reverse our image only left and right. Why not up and down?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Made
    This is a quiz about the movie "Made" starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn.
    Ma - Md Movies Tough
    10 Q
    PaulCrewe
    Apr 10 05
    171 plays
    2 "The First 48"
    This reality show premiered on A&E in the United States, in 2004. It follows homicide detectives as they solve cases. This quiz deals with episodes from 2004-2008. Thank you.
    F Tough
    10 Q
    neon000
    Jan 13 09
    171 plays
    3 It Was a First
    Everything has to have a first time or be the first of something. These questions are all about firsts that happened in popular music.
    Something in Common Tough
    10 Q
    rubytops
    Jan 26 11
    393 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.