Lot 1825
"Classic Egyptian Eyes" - In Bronze and Stone. Egypt, Late Period, c. 700-30 BC. Likely from an anthropoid coffin, or perhaps a life-size figure of the god, Osiris, the bronze eyebrows are long and slightly flaring, the bronze outlines of the eyes with extended cosmetic lines. The whites of the eyes in carved calcite, the irises in black stone or paste, all in nice condition. The bronze with red and brown patina, with occasional green. Widths: 3-3/16", 3-5/16". This set an excellent group for display, of what perhaps is the most recognizable trait of the ancient Egyptian face, the outlined eyes.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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| Realized $3,450 |
