Aztekischer Obsidianspiegel im England des 16. Jahrhunderts

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Spieglein, Spieglein ...:

"An obsidian "spirit mirror" used by a confidant of Queen Elizabeth I is actually a product of the Aztec culture, according to new research. An analysis of the obsidian mirror, made from volcanic glass, and three other similar objects at the British Museum revealed their Mexican origins.

The obsidian mirror with the Elizabeth I connection belonged to John Dee, an adviser of hers from when she became queen in 1558 and through the 1570s. Dee served as the queen's astrologer and also consulted with her on science. ..."
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/06/worl ... index.html