A Pair Of Egyptian Glass Eye Inlays, Late Period, Circa 664-332 B.c. - Jun 28, 2022 | Oriental Art Auctions In Gelderland
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A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GLASS EYE INLAYS, LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.

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A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GLASS EYE INLAYS, LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GLASS EYE INLAYS, LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
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Almond-shaped eyes slightly stretched at the ends. The back of the eyes in polished calcite, the pupils in black obsidian. The eyeliner represented by two stretched strips of dark blue glass. Convex pupil, concave back. Eyes were often embedded in sarcophagus masks statues, statuettes and sometimes in reliefs. Accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 3.5 cm. length.CONDITION Fine condition. PROVENANCE Ex auction house in Monaco 2019, previously in a private collection acquired between 1970-1980s. For a similar typology see London, British Museum, inv. EA 16627
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A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GLASS EYE INLAYS, LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.

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