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Ancient Egyptian Stone & Glass Eyes
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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Condition
Light surface scratching on the glass. Stone is in very nice condition.
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Ancient Egyptian Stone & Glass Eyes

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Starting Price $200
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