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oh well done fringe where is john dee`s shrew stone from?
Quoting: aether Mexica*, 15th-16th century ADThis mirror was used by the Elizabethan mathematician, astrologer and magician John Dee (1527-1608/9) as a 'shew-stone', one of many polished translucent or reflective objects which he used as tools for his occult research.
The mirror, made of highly-polished obsidian (volcanic glass), was one of many Mexica cult objects and treasures brought to Europe after the conquest of Mexico by Cortés between 1527 and 1530 Quoting: observation [ link to www.britishmuseum.org]
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