| Title | दर्पण - Darpana (Mirror)दर्पण Darpana |
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| Description | Darpana (Mirror) consists of a glass sheet coated with a reflective metallic layer, typically silver or tin amalgam. The reflectivity depends on the metal used and the quality of the glass substrate. Used for interior decoration and creating illusions. |
| Tags | दर्पण Darpan Mirror Glass Reflection Silver Darpana Āīnā |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-848633304-20-11-25-DM |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/mirror |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/mirror |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Glass Reflective Material Composite Material Glass with Metallic Coating |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian Historically significant in royal courts Punjab Rajasthan Gujarat Uttar Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Mughal Era Modern Era Mughal Period CE Sikh Empire Period CE Mughal Period Rajput Period |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Sikh Rajput |
| Sources | Glass manufacturing plants Silver mines (historically) Imported from Europe Local workshops Local manufacturing centers Imported from Europe (historical) |
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| Properties | Reflectivity: Varies depending on coating Glass thickness: Varies Hardness: Depends on glass type Reflectivity: 80-95% Thickness: 2-6 mm Substrate: Soda-lime glass Coating: Silver or tin amalgam Reflectivity: 80-95% (depending on coating) Density: varies with glass type |
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| Uses | Decorative element Reflective surface Architectural feature Aesthetic enhancement Decorative elements Reflecting light Creating illusions of space Wall decoration Ceiling decoration Vanity mirrors |
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| Materials | कांच - Kānch (Glass) चांदी - Chandi (Silver) एल्यूमिनियम - Elyūminiyam (Aluminum) काँच - Kānch (Glass) चाँदी - Chandi (Silver) लाख - Lākh (Lacquer) काच - Kācha (Glass) चाँदी - Chāndi (Silver) पारा - Pārā (Mercury) - historical amalgam |
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| Styles | Mughal architecture Modern interior design Mughal architecture style Sikh architecture style Rajput architecture Indo-Islamic architecture |
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| Categories | Decorative arts Architectural elements Palace Fort Haveli |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The History of Mirrors | Book | Manufacturing and cultural significance |
| Handbook of Optical Systems, Volume 5: Metrology of Optical Components and Systems | Book | Technical guide on mirror properties and manufacturing |
| Conservation of Mirrors | Book | Mirror conservation techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Aina Mahal Bhuj | Primary | 100% |