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Inlay Eye (one of a pair)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Haraga, cemetery E, tomb 614, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
travertine and obsidian
Measurements
Overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.27.b
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Not on view
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A travertine and obsidian inlay mimics a stylized horizontal human eye. The almond-shaped white base tapers to a point on the left and a rounded edge on the right, marked by dark, mottled spots. At the center, a polished black obsidian disc with a flattened bottom edge curves outward. This speckled element reflects a single point of light, creating a stark contrast against the smooth, pale surface of the surrounding stone.

Inlay Eye (one of a pair)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Haraga, cemetery E, tomb 614, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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