Inlay eyes from a mummy case
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Inlay eyes from a mummy case
Maker
Egyptian
DateNew Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550-1298 B.C.E.
GeographyMa'bad Abīdūs, Al Wādī al Jadīd, Egypt, Africa
MediumStone
Dimensionsoverall (approx.): 3/4 in. x 1 15/16 in. (1.9 cm x 4.9 cm); overall (iris of eye) (approx.): 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Object number1911.71
Status
On viewRightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Egyptian
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550-1298 B.C.E.
Object number: 1911.72