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Eye-Stone
Eye-Stone
Eye-Stone

Eye-Stone

Date2181 BC-640 AD
MediumFaience, glass
DimensionsObject/Work: 2.6 x 1.5 mm
ClassificationsMiscellaneous Equipment
Terms
    Object numberC00432
    DescriptionPorcelain eye piece with a black glass pupil from a mummy mask. The Ancient Egyptians commonly used inlaid eyes and other body features when decorating coffins. They were normally made of glass and were used to create a three dimensional lifelike appearance.
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    Not on view
    Dance-Mask
    R.F. Seale
    1775-1825
    Mummy-Cover
    2700 BC-395 AD
    Mask
    1800-1850
    Mummy-Ornament
    2000-395 BC
    Mummy-Mask
    400-300 BC
    Necklace
    2700-30 BC
    Amulet
    2700 BC-395 AD
    Amulet
    2700 BC-395 AD
    Eye-Shade
    Thomas Dawson
    1800-1850
    Statuette
    Giovanni D'Athanasi
    664-525 BC