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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Pair of Inlay Eyes
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Pair of Inlay Eyes

Place CreatedEgypt, Africa
CultureEgyptian
Periodlate Ptolemaic Period - early Roman Period
Dateca. 1st century BCE-1st century CE
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Joseph A. Lewis II and Sofi Lewis in honor of Peter Lacovara
Dimensions5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (1.6 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm)
Object number2014.027.001A/B
Published ReferencesChristie's London, Antiquities (29 April 2010), 71, lot 174.
Terms
    ProvenanceEx private collection, Belgium, acquired late 1980s. Ex coll. Joseph and Sofi Lewis, United States, purchased from Christie's London, April 29, 2010, lot 174.
    Status
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art