Eyes such as these were often included on coffins and burial masks in ancient Egypt. They were windows into the world for those who had died. These eyes have seen over 2,600 years of history and now they are looking out at you. What do you think these eyes have seen?

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Eyes such as these were often included on coffins and burial masks in ancient Egypt. They were windows into the world for those who had died. These eyes have seen over 2,600 years of history and now they are looking out at you. What do you think these eyes have seen?

Eyes From an Anthropoid Coffin

Early & Ancient Art: Harper Family Gallery»

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mrbailey2:

Those eyes, having seen so much, would not be impressed, nor notice, me.