Ancient Egyptian Stone & Glass Eyes
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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom / Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1550 to 712 BCE. A pair of haunting pale limestone eyes with inlays of yellow glass discs forming the iris. The limestone has been polished to be smooth. These would have been inlaid into a mummy mask, designed to help the deceased see outward from the grave. Size: 1.25" W x 0.65" H (3.2 cm x 1.7 cm)
Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, California, USA
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#122533
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom / Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1550 to 712 BCE. A pair of haunting pale limestone eyes with inlays of yellow glass discs forming the iris. The limestone has been polished to be smooth. These would have been inlaid into a mummy mask, designed to help the deceased see outward from the grave. Size: 1.25" W x 0.65" H (3.2 cm x 1.7 cm)
Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122533
Condition
Light surface scratching on the glass. Stone is in very nice condition.
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Ancient Egyptian Stone & Glass Eyes
Estimate $500 - $700
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