Pair of eyes 5th century B.C. or later Greek Bronze, marble, frit, quartz, and obsidianGreek and Roman statues were designed to give a colorful lifelike impression. Marble and wood sculptures were brightly painted, and bronze statues were originally a pale fleshlike brown. Lips and nipples were often inlaid with copper, and teeth with silver. Eyes were usually made separately and set into prepared sockets. This pair, designed for an over-lifesize statue, gives a sense of the potent immediacy that ancient sculpture could convey. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #1041. Pair of eyes Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Pair of eyes 255977