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This statue of Metri, who was an overseer of scribes in the 6th Dynasty, has eyes that are made of quartz and rock crystal.

Statue of seated overseer of scribes

By Alan Boyle

Mastermind of Cosmic Log, contributor to GeekWire and Universe Today, author of "The Case for Pluto: How a Little Planet Made a Big Difference," past president of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.

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