Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · funerary_equipment
Pair of Eyes
Description
<p>This set of two objects are a pair of composite, over life-size eyes that would most likely have been inserted into a stone or wooden statue. These separately made eyes, combining several different materials to represent the anatomy and coloration of human eyes. The copper alloy section also creates the extended cosmetic eye line frequently found in Egyptian art. The copper alloy surrounds in the form of cosmetic eye lines taper toward the back, which would have been inserted into a figural sculpture.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/1984.30.6' rel='external'>Pair of Eyes</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 1984.30.6 tier-2
- Walters-id 17902 tier-2
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