Thursday, April 3 2025

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This mirror, believed to have come from the Iranian palace, offers advice

This mirror, believed to have come from the Iranian palace, offers advice

A remarkable 19th-century mirror, believed to have come from the Qajar Dynasty palace in Iran, draws attention for its thought-provoking inscriptions. This unique piece, known as the “Advisory Mirror,” is currently on display at the Diyarbakır Museum. The mirror features several profound sayings, including: “Ettukâ reîsü’l-ahlâkı (Takvâ is the essence of morality),” “Ezellü’n-nâsi men ehâne’n-nâse