Egyptian Bronze and Stone Animal Eyes oinochoe separated by geometric motifs including

separated by geometric motifs including square shapes and angular lines arranged in perfect symmetry

Striking tones of black

This exceptional piece offers a tangible connection to the rich history of ancient Peru

These conditions preserved them for millennia

000–6000 B

Egyptian Bronze and Stone Animal Eyes oinochoe separated by geometric motifs includingThird Intermediate to Late Period, 1070332 BC, Egypt A striking and rare pair of ancient Egyptian bronze and stone inlaid eyes, likely from a mummified sacred animal, possibly a bull. Each eye is circular, convex, and button shaped, crafted from bronze and inlaid with chalky white shell or alabaster sclerae, centered with deeply inset bitumen pupils for dramatic contrast. The reverse features a lug for attachment. Such eyes were used in ritual animal