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LOT 0445
Egyptian Glass Eye Fragment
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.08 grams, 20 mm).
The sclera formed of translucent yellow glass, a large dark blue pupil with dark red hue to the centre. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, Mayfair, UK, gallery.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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