Egyptian eyes and eyebrows, Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, c.664-525 century BC
Bronze and calcite
Max length of eye: 7.8cm
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Pair of Bronze eyes and eyebrows, the white of the eyes in calcite, the pupils in bronze. Originally this would have been inset into the mask of a wooden sarcophagus. The surface with a green and red patina, the extension of one cosmetic line reattached.
Provenance
Private collection Mr C.B., Belgium; acquired prior to 1980Stephen Neale, UK; acquired from Drees Archeo 21st May 2021
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