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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Eyebrow inlay from the face of an anthropoid coffin
Date Made:1570-1070 BCE (New Kingdom)
Type:Adornment; Ceremonial
Materials:Bronze
Place Made:Africa; Egypt; Abydos
Measurements:overall: 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in.; 1.5875 x 6.35 x .3175 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1911.27.1.A.I
Credit Line:Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Thin strip of bronze, in form of a proper right eyebrow. This example is distinguishable from others in the collection by white corrosion on one end, on bottom, and two white blemishes on outer part of arch. Brow is slanted on back so that it sits better in one position, allowing identification of left/right orientation.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; deaths; tombs; human

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