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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Egyptian
Title:	Eye for Inlay in Anthropoid Coffin
Date Made:	1293-715 BCE (Dynasties 19-24)
Type:	Ceremonial
Materials:	Bronze and ivory
Place Made:	Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:	overall: 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.; 1.5875 x 4.7625 cm
Accession Number:	MH 1943.2b.A.I
Credit Line:	Purchase with the Nancy Everett Dwight Fund, from the Caroline M. Galt Collection
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Bronze frame enclosing ivory cornea. Pupil was inlaid, is now missing, leaving large opening in center.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; deaths; tombs; human

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