Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN STONE AND BRONZE INLAID

EGYPTIAN STONE AND BRONZE INLAID EYES - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A pair of inlaid eyes formed from curved bronze frames enclosing inlays of white stone for the sclera and black stone for the pupils. Each eye is almond-shaped with a pronounced contour, extending to an elongated outer canthus.For similar see: Fitzwilliam Museum E.GA.4001.1943; Christie's, Live Auction 2605, Antiquries, Lot 147.Size: 18-18mm x 50-55mm; Weight: 26.7gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.