Ancient Egypt, Late Period Bronze Coffin eye fragment (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egypt bronze coffin eye fragment from the Late Period (664–332 BC), measuring 17 mm by 42 mm, in good condition with provenance from an ex-French private collection and authenticated as original with a Certificate of Authenticity and export licence.
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ITEM: Coffin eye fragment
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 42 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s
An Egyptian coffin eye fragment in bronze is a fascinating and spiritually significant artifact from ancient Egypt. These fragments typically belonged to the elaborate anthropoid coffins of elite individuals, where eyes played a crucial symbolic and protective role. In ancient Egyptian religion, the eyes were not merely features of a face, but powerful apotropaic symbols associated with divine vision, rebirth, and eternal watchfulness in the afterlife.
The use of bronze for these fragments highlights the high status of the deceased. While most coffin eyes were painted or made of wood, glass, and inlaid stone, bronze added durability, prestige, and a gleaming metallic sheen that symbolized the imperishable bodies of the gods, whose flesh was mythologically believed to be made of gold. Artisans crafted these pieces with meticulous care, often accentuating the iconic cosmetic lines characteristic of the divine gaze, mirroring the sacred Eye of Horus (Wedjat).
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Coffin eye fragment
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 42 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s
An Egyptian coffin eye fragment in bronze is a fascinating and spiritually significant artifact from ancient Egypt. These fragments typically belonged to the elaborate anthropoid coffins of elite individuals, where eyes played a crucial symbolic and protective role. In ancient Egyptian religion, the eyes were not merely features of a face, but powerful apotropaic symbols associated with divine vision, rebirth, and eternal watchfulness in the afterlife.
The use of bronze for these fragments highlights the high status of the deceased. While most coffin eyes were painted or made of wood, glass, and inlaid stone, bronze added durability, prestige, and a gleaming metallic sheen that symbolized the imperishable bodies of the gods, whose flesh was mythologically believed to be made of gold. Artisans crafted these pieces with meticulous care, often accentuating the iconic cosmetic lines characteristic of the divine gaze, mirroring the sacred Eye of Horus (Wedjat).
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 – 332 B.C
Name of object
Coffin eye fragment
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
