bronze

Bronze in Ancient Egypt

Bronze was very popular in ancient Egypt, and was used extensively. Use of bronze dated to the Old Kingdom, and bronze objects were sometimes covered in gold leaf. Weapons, tools, fishhooks, vessels, coffins, offering tables, statues, mirrors, cosmetic tools, musical instruments, Ushabti, amulets, and jewelry were all made of bronze. The tops of obelisks were sometimes covered in bronze.

Egyptian Metals