obsidian mirrors

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Scope note
Mirrors made from polished obsidian, which is a dark, shiny glass formed in nature by the rapid cooling of lava. Such mirrors were used since Paleolithic times. In ancient Mesoamerica and elsewhere, they were often used as instruments for seeing.
obsidian mirrors
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024