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Egyptian Eye Enamel Pin—
$10.00
The Story
Enamel pin inspired by an inlay in the form of an eye in the Getty Villa's collection.
- Material: Enamel, nickel, 2 metal butterfly attachments
- Item #: EYE-PIN
Cast inlay in the form of an eye. The eye is outlined in blue glass and has an opaque white scelera, and the pupil is black. The eye was meant to be inserted into a statue. The condition is good with some signs of wear such as small nicks and scratches and some minor signs of discoloration visible on the blue areas.
Unknown artist/maker (Egyptian)
Inlay in the Form of an Eye, 1540–1070 B.C.
Glass and gypsum
Object: 1.4 × 4.6 × 1 cm (9/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in.)
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, 2003.154
- Material: Enamel, nickel, 2 metal butterfly attachments
- Item #: EYE-PIN
Cast inlay in the form of an eye. The eye is outlined in blue glass and has an opaque white scelera, and the pupil is black. The eye was meant to be inserted into a statue. The condition is good with some signs of wear such as small nicks and scratches and some minor signs of discoloration visible on the blue areas.
Unknown artist/maker (Egyptian)
Inlay in the Form of an Eye, 1540–1070 B.C.
Glass and gypsum
Object: 1.4 × 4.6 × 1 cm (9/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in.)
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, 2003.154
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Enamel pin inspired by an inlay in the form of an eye in the Getty Villa's collection.
- Material: Enamel, nickel, 2 metal butterfly attachments
- Item #: EYE-PIN
Cast inlay in the form of an eye. The eye is outlined in blue glass and has an opaque white scelera, and the pupil is black. The eye was meant to be inserted into a statue. The condition is good with some signs of wear such as small nicks and scratches and some minor signs of discoloration visible on the blue areas.
Unknown artist/maker (Egyptian)
Inlay in the Form of an Eye, 1540–1070 B.C.
Glass and gypsum
Object: 1.4 × 4.6 × 1 cm (9/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in.)
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, 2003.154
- Material: Enamel, nickel, 2 metal butterfly attachments
- Item #: EYE-PIN
Cast inlay in the form of an eye. The eye is outlined in blue glass and has an opaque white scelera, and the pupil is black. The eye was meant to be inserted into a statue. The condition is good with some signs of wear such as small nicks and scratches and some minor signs of discoloration visible on the blue areas.
Unknown artist/maker (Egyptian)
Inlay in the Form of an Eye, 1540–1070 B.C.
Glass and gypsum
Object: 1.4 × 4.6 × 1 cm (9/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in.)
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, 2003.154
