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+# Eye Catalog Import Scripts
+
+Tools for populating your carved eye catalog with public domain examples.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### 1. Download Classical Eyes
+
+Follow the guide: `/docs/PUBLIC_DOMAIN_EYE_SOURCES.md`
+
+**Best sources:**
+- Metropolitan Museum (CC0)
+- Smithsonian Open Access
+- Getty Museum Open Content
+
+**Download 10-20 high-res images** of carved eyes from classical sculptures.
+
+---
+
+### 2. Crop the Eyes
+
+Use any image editor (Photoshop, GIMP, Preview, etc.):
+
+1. Open statue photo
+2. Zoom in on eye
+3. Crop just the eye (include eyelids, socket, tear duct)
+4. Save as PNG with descriptive name:
+   - `greek_serene_left.png`
+   - `roman_fierce_right.png`
+   - `egyptian_wise_left.png`
+
+---
+
+### 3. Import to Catalog
+
+**Easy way (one at a time):**
+```bash
+cd backend/scripts
+
+# Import a Greek serene eye
+python import_eyes.py greek_serene_left.png \
+  --emotion serene \
+  --side left \
+  --style greek
+
+# Import a Roman fierce eye
+python import_eyes.py roman_fierce_right.png \
+  --emotion fierce \
+  --side right \
+  --style roman
+```
+
+**Batch import:**
+```bash
+# Import all Greek eyes at once
+python import_eyes.py greek_*.png \
+  --emotion serene \
+  --side both \
+  --style greek
+
+# Import all Roman eyes
+python import_eyes.py roman_*.png \
+  --emotion fierce \
+  --side both \
+  --style roman
+```
+
+---
+
+## Available Options
+
+### Emotions
+- `serene` - Peaceful, calm (most classical Greek)
+- `fierce` - Intense, powerful (Hellenistic, Alexander)
+- `wise` - Aged, experienced (Roman senators)
+- `peaceful` - Gentle, kind (Archaic Greek)
+- `joyful` - Happy, smiling (rare in classical)
+- `sorrowful` - Sad, mourning (some Hellenistic)
+- `neutral` - Default, no strong emotion
+
+### Styles
+- `greek` - Classical Greek (450-400 BCE)
+- `roman` - Roman Republican/Imperial
+- `egyptian` - Ancient Egyptian carved eyes
+- `renaissance` - Renaissance sculpture
+- `baroque` - Baroque period
+- `modern` - Contemporary carving
+- `custom` - Your own style
+
+### Sides
+- `left` - Left eye
+- `right` - Right eye
+- `both` - Can be used for either (symmetric)
+
+---
+
+## Example Workflow
+
+### Build a Complete Catalog
+
+```bash
+# 1. Download eyes from Met Museum
+# (See PUBLIC_DOMAIN_EYE_SOURCES.md)
+
+# 2. Crop and save them:
+#    greek_serene_left.png
+#    greek_serene_right.png
+#    roman_fierce_left.png
+#    roman_fierce_right.png
+#    etc.
+
+# 3. Import them all:
+
+python import_eyes.py greek_serene_left.png --emotion serene --side left --style greek
+python import_eyes.py greek_serene_right.png --emotion serene --side right --style greek
+python import_eyes.py roman_fierce_left.png --emotion fierce --side left --style roman
+python import_eyes.py roman_fierce_right.png --emotion fierce --side right --style roman
+
+# Or batch:
+python import_eyes.py greek_*.png --emotion serene --side both --style greek
+python import_eyes.py roman_*.png --emotion fierce --side both --style roman
+```
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Starting Collection
+
+### 10 Essential Eyes
+
+1. **Greek Serene Left** (peaceful carvings)
+2. **Greek Serene Right**
+3. **Greek Archaic Left** (stylized, simple)
+4. **Greek Archaic Right**
+5. **Roman Fierce Left** (powerful portraits)
+6. **Roman Fierce Right**
+7. **Roman Wise Left** (aged, realistic)
+8. **Roman Wise Right**
+9. **Egyptian Stylized Left** (distinctive style)
+10. **Egyptian Stylized Right**
+
+This gives you 5 styles/emotions to start!
+
+---
+
+## Check Your Catalog
+
+### Via API
+
+```bash
+# List all eyes in catalog
+curl http://localhost:8101/patches/?category=carved_eye
+
+# Filter by emotion
+curl http://localhost:8101/patches/?category=carved_eye&tags=serene
+
+# Filter by style
+curl http://localhost:8101/patches/?tags=greek
+```
+
+### Via Web Interface
+
+Go to: `http://your-server:3080`
+
+Navigate to patch library to browse your eyes visually.
+
+---
+
+## Advanced: Seed Script
+
+For batch importing from the `seed_data/eyes/` directory:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Place all cropped eyes in:
+mkdir -p seed_data/eyes/
+# Copy your eye images there
+
+# 2. Edit seed_eye_catalog.py to add metadata
+
+# 3. Run:
+python seed_eye_catalog.py
+```
+
+This auto-imports all eyes in `seed_data/eyes/` with pre-configured metadata.
+
+---
+
+## Tips
+
+1. **High resolution:** Use images 1000px+ for best results
+2. **Clean crops:** Include some surrounding area, not just the eyeball
+3. **Consistent naming:** Use descriptive filenames
+4. **Test first:** Import 2-3 eyes to test the workflow
+5. **Build gradually:** Start with 10 eyes, expand as needed
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**"File not found":**
+- Make sure you're in `backend/scripts/` directory
+- Use full path or relative path to image
+
+**"Database connection error":**
+- Make sure backend is running: `docker compose up backend`
+- Check database exists: `ls -la ../../data/`
+
+**"Import failed":**
+- Check image format (PNG, JPG supported)
+- Verify file isn't corrupted
+- Check file permissions
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+After importing eyes:
+
+1. **Test them:** Apply to a colored photo via API
+2. **Refine:** Add more variations as needed
+3. **Build library:** Aim for 20-30 eyes covering all emotions
+4. **Share:** Your best eyes can be exported and shared
+
+**Your catalog of master sculptor's eyes is ready to use!**
diff --git a/backend/scripts/import_eyes.py b/backend/scripts/import_eyes.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Quick eye import script
+
+Usage:
+    python import_eyes.py greek_serene_left.png --emotion serene --side left --style greek
+    python import_eyes.py *.png --emotion fierce --style roman
+
+This will add eyes to the patch library with proper metadata.
+"""
+
+import sys
+import argparse
+from pathlib import Path
+from PIL import Image
+
+# Add parent directory to path to import app modules
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
+
+from app.database import SessionLocal
+from app.models.patch import Patch
+from app.services.patch_library import PatchLibraryService
+
+
+def import_eye(
+    image_path: Path,
+    emotion: str,
+    side: str,
+    style: str,
+    description: str = None
+):
+    """
+    Import a single eye image into the catalog
+
+    Args:
+        image_path: Path to eye image file
+        emotion: serene, fierce, wise, peaceful, joyful, sorrowful
+        side: left, right, both
+        style: greek, roman, egyptian, renaissance, custom
+        description: Optional custom description
+    """
+
+    db = SessionLocal()
+    patch_service = PatchLibraryService()
+
+    # Generate name from filename if not provided
+    name = image_path.stem.replace('_', ' ').title()
+
+    # Auto-generate description if not provided
+    if not description:
+        description = f"{style.title()} carved eye, {emotion} expression, {side} side. Suitable for CNC wood carving."
+
+    # Generate tags
+    tags = f"{style}, {emotion}, {side}, carved, cnc-ready, wood-carving"
+
+    print(f"\n📸 Importing: {name}")
+    print(f"   File: {image_path.name}")
+    print(f"   Style: {style}")
+    print(f"   Emotion: {emotion}")
+    print(f"   Side: {side}")
+
+    try:
+        # Create patch record
+        patch = Patch(
+            name=name,
+            description=description,
+            source_type="imported",
+            category="carved_eye",
+            tags=tags,
+            width=0,
+            height=0,
+            user_id=None,
+            file_path=""
+        )
+
+        db.add(patch)
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(patch)
+
+        # Save image file
+        file_path = patch_service.save_patch_from_file(
+            patch.id,
+            str(image_path),
+            create_thumb=True
+        )
+
+        # Get and update dimensions
+        width, height = patch_service.get_patch_size(patch.id)
+        patch.width = width
+        patch.height = height
+        patch.file_path = file_path
+        patch.thumbnail_path = str(patch_service.get_thumbnail_path(patch.id))
+
+        db.commit()
+
+        print(f"✅ Successfully imported!")
+        print(f"   ID: {patch.id}")
+        print(f"   Size: {width}x{height}px")
+
+        return patch.id
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error importing: {e}")
+        db.rollback()
+        return None
+
+    finally:
+        db.close()
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Import carved eye images into the patch library",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
+        epilog="""
+Examples:
+    # Import a single eye
+    python import_eyes.py greek_serene_left.png --emotion serene --side left --style greek
+
+    # Import multiple eyes with same metadata
+    python import_eyes.py roman_*.png --emotion fierce --side both --style roman
+
+    # With custom description
+    python import_eyes.py statue_eye.png --emotion wise --side right --style roman --description "Emperor Augustus portrait eye"
+
+Emotions: serene, fierce, wise, peaceful, joyful, sorrowful, neutral
+Sides: left, right, both
+Styles: greek, roman, egyptian, renaissance, baroque, modern, custom
+        """
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        'images',
+        nargs='+',
+        help='Image file(s) to import (supports wildcards)'
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--emotion',
+        required=True,
+        choices=['serene', 'fierce', 'wise', 'peaceful', 'joyful', 'sorrowful', 'neutral'],
+        help='Emotional expression of the eye'
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--side',
+        required=True,
+        choices=['left', 'right', 'both'],
+        help='Which eye (left or right)'
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--style',
+        required=True,
+        choices=['greek', 'roman', 'egyptian', 'renaissance', 'baroque', 'modern', 'custom'],
+        help='Carving style/period'
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--description',
+        help='Custom description (optional)'
+    )
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    # Resolve wildcards and get all image files
+    image_files = []
+    for pattern in args.images:
+        path = Path(pattern)
+        if '*' in pattern:
+            # Wildcard - expand it
+            parent = path.parent if path.parent.exists() else Path('.')
+            image_files.extend(parent.glob(path.name))
+        else:
+            # Single file
+            if path.exists():
+                image_files.append(path)
+            else:
+                print(f"⚠️  File not found: {pattern}")
+
+    if not image_files:
+        print("❌ No image files found!")
+        return
+
+    print(f"\n🎨 Importing {len(image_files)} eye image(s) into catalog...")
+    print(f"   Style: {args.style}")
+    print(f"   Emotion: {args.emotion}")
+    print(f"   Side: {args.side}")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    imported_count = 0
+    for image_path in image_files:
+        patch_id = import_eye(
+            image_path,
+            args.emotion,
+            args.side,
+            args.style,
+            args.description
+        )
+        if patch_id:
+            imported_count += 1
+
+    print("="*60)
+    print(f"\n✅ Import complete! {imported_count}/{len(image_files)} eyes added to catalog")
+    print(f"\n💡 Access your eye catalog at: http://your-server:3080")
+    print(f"   Or via API: GET /patches/?category=carved_eye")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
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+"""
+Seed the patch library with classical carved eyes from public domain sources
+
+This script helps pre-populate the eye catalog with examples from:
+- Greek statues (Metropolitan Museum, Louvre)
+- Roman sculptures (Smithsonian, British Museum)
+- Renaissance carvings
+- Ancient Egyptian carved eyes
+
+All images should be public domain (CC0, Public Domain Mark)
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+import httpx
+from pathlib import Path
+from PIL import Image
+from io import BytesIO
+
+# Public domain eye examples to seed the catalog
+# These are examples - you would add actual URLs from museum APIs
+CLASSICAL_EYES = [
+    {
+        "name": "Greek Statue - Serene Left Eye",
+        "description": "Classical Greek marble carving, convex eyeball, defined upper lid, deep socket. Perfect for serene expressions.",
+        "category": "carved_eye",
+        "tags": "greek, serene, left, marble, classical, convex, deep-socket",
+        "style": "greek_classical",
+        "emotion": "serene",
+        "side": "left",
+        "source_url": "https://images.metmuseum.org/...",  # Example
+        "source": "Metropolitan Museum of Art - Public Domain"
+    },
+    {
+        "name": "Roman Sculpture - Fierce Right Eye",
+        "description": "Roman marble, prominent brow ridge, intense gaze, sharp eyelid definition.",
+        "category": "carved_eye",
+        "tags": "roman, fierce, right, marble, intense, sharp-detail",
+        "style": "roman_classical",
+        "emotion": "fierce",
+        "side": "right",
+        "source_url": "https://...",
+        "source": "Smithsonian - CC0"
+    },
+    {
+        "name": "Greek Kouros - Peaceful Left Eye",
+        "description": "Archaic Greek style, almond-shaped, subtle carving, peaceful expression.",
+        "category": "carved_eye",
+        "tags": "greek, peaceful, left, archaic, almond-shaped, subtle",
+        "style": "greek_archaic",
+        "emotion": "peaceful",
+        "side": "left",
+        "source_url": "https://...",
+        "source": "Getty Museum - Public Domain"
+    },
+    {
+        "name": "Roman Portrait - Wise Right Eye",
+        "description": "Late Roman period, detailed eyelids, slight downward gaze, wisdom and age.",
+        "category": "carved_eye",
+        "tags": "roman, wise, right, portrait, detailed, aged",
+        "style": "roman_portrait",
+        "emotion": "wise",
+        "side": "right",
+        "source_url": "https://...",
+        "source": "British Museum - CC0"
+    },
+]
+
+async def download_image(url: str) -> bytes:
+    """Download image from URL"""
+    async with httpx.AsyncClient() as client:
+        response = await client.get(url)
+        response.raise_for_status()
+        return response.content
+
+async def crop_eye_from_statue(image_bytes: bytes, crop_box: tuple) -> bytes:
+    """
+    Crop just the eye from a full statue photo
+
+    Args:
+        image_bytes: Full statue image
+        crop_box: (left, top, right, bottom) coordinates
+
+    Returns:
+        Cropped eye image bytes
+    """
+    img = Image.open(BytesIO(image_bytes))
+    eye = img.crop(crop_box)
+
+    # Save as PNG
+    buffer = BytesIO()
+    eye.save(buffer, format='PNG')
+    return buffer.getvalue()
+
+async def seed_eye_catalog():
+    """
+    Seed the patch library with classical carved eyes
+
+    NOTE: This is a template. You need to:
+    1. Get actual public domain image URLs
+    2. Manually crop the eyes (or provide crop coordinates)
+    3. Run this to populate the catalog
+    """
+
+    from app.database import SessionLocal
+    from app.models.patch import Patch
+    from app.services.patch_library import PatchLibraryService
+
+    db = SessionLocal()
+    patch_service = PatchLibraryService()
+
+    print("Seeding eye catalog with classical carved eyes...")
+
+    for eye_data in CLASSICAL_EYES:
+        print(f"\nAdding: {eye_data['name']}")
+
+        # Create patch record
+        patch = Patch(
+            name=eye_data['name'],
+            description=eye_data['description'],
+            source_type="imported",
+            category=eye_data['category'],
+            tags=eye_data['tags'],
+            width=0,  # Will be set after image save
+            height=0,
+            user_id=None,
+            file_path=""
+        )
+
+        db.add(patch)
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(patch)
+
+        # Download and save image
+        # NOTE: You need to manually download/crop these first
+        # This is just the structure
+
+        try:
+            # image_bytes = await download_image(eye_data['source_url'])
+            # cropped_eye = await crop_eye_from_statue(image_bytes, crop_box)
+
+            # For now, you would manually place images in:
+            # ./seed_data/eyes/greek_serene_left.png
+            # ./seed_data/eyes/roman_fierce_right.png
+            # etc.
+
+            seed_image_path = Path(__file__).parent / "seed_data" / "eyes" / f"{eye_data['style']}_{eye_data['emotion']}_{eye_data['side']}.png"
+
+            if seed_image_path.exists():
+                file_path = patch_service.save_patch_from_file(
+                    patch.id,
+                    str(seed_image_path),
+                    create_thumb=True
+                )
+
+                # Get dimensions
+                width, height = patch_service.get_patch_size(patch.id)
+                patch.width = width
+                patch.height = height
+                patch.file_path = file_path
+                patch.thumbnail_path = str(patch_service.get_thumbnail_path(patch.id))
+
+                db.commit()
+                print(f"✅ Added {eye_data['name']}")
+            else:
+                print(f"⚠️  Image not found: {seed_image_path}")
+                print(f"   Please download and crop eye from: {eye_data['source']}")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"❌ Error adding {eye_data['name']}: {e}")
+            db.rollback()
+
+    db.close()
+    print("\n✅ Eye catalog seeding complete!")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(seed_eye_catalog())
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+# Public Domain Carved Eye Sources
+
+Where to find high-quality images of carved eyes from classical sculptures (all public domain).
+
+---
+
+## Best Museums with Public Domain Images
+
+### 1. Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0 Public Domain)
+
+**Website:** https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
+
+**Search tips:**
+- Search: "greek statue marble head"
+- Search: "roman portrait bust"
+- Filter: "Public Domain" only
+- Download: Click "Download" for high-resolution
+
+**Great examples:**
+- Greek Kouros heads (Archaic period)
+- Roman portrait busts
+- Hellenistic marble sculptures
+
+**Direct collections:**
+- Greek & Roman Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search#!?department=13
+- Filter by "Images" → "Public Domain"
+
+---
+
+### 2. Smithsonian Open Access (CC0)
+
+**Website:** https://www.si.edu/openaccess
+
+**Features:**
+- 3 million+ images
+- All CC0 (no copyright restrictions)
+- High-resolution downloads
+
+**Search:**
+- "roman marble head"
+- "greek sculpture eyes"
+- "classical portrait bust"
+
+**API available:** https://api.si.edu/openaccess/api/v1.0/
+
+---
+
+### 3. Getty Museum (Open Content)
+
+**Website:** https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/
+
+**Search tips:**
+- Filter: "Open Content Program"
+- Greek and Roman antiquities
+- High-resolution IIIF images
+
+**Great for:**
+- Archaic Greek sculptures
+- Classical period heads
+- Detailed close-ups
+
+---
+
+### 4. Rijksmuseum (Public Domain)
+
+**Website:** https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/rijksstudio
+
+**Features:**
+- Rijksstudio (free download tool)
+- High-resolution images
+- Classical sculpture collection
+
+---
+
+### 5. British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
+
+**Website:** https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection
+
+**Note:** Some restrictions, but many images free for non-commercial use
+
+**Great for:**
+- Egyptian carved eyes
+- Greek marble heads
+- Roman portraits
+
+---
+
+### 6. Louvre Collections
+
+**Website:** https://collections.louvre.fr/en/
+
+**Search:** "sculpture greek head" or "sculpture roman portrait"
+
+**Note:** Check individual image licenses
+
+---
+
+## How to Find the Perfect Eyes
+
+### Search Strategy
+
+1. **Search for heads/busts, not full statues:**
+   - "greek marble head"
+   - "roman portrait bust"
+   - "classical sculpture face"
+
+2. **Specific periods:**
+   - "archaic greek kouros" (serene, stylized)
+   - "classical greek sculpture" (idealized, peaceful)
+   - "hellenistic sculpture" (emotional, dramatic)
+   - "roman portrait" (realistic, wise)
+
+3. **Look for close-ups:**
+   - Museums often provide detail shots
+   - Check "zoom" or "IIIF viewer" options
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Starting Collection
+
+### Serene/Peaceful Eyes
+
+**Greek Classical Period (450-400 BCE):**
+- Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) type
+- Athena heads
+- Apollo statues
+- Smooth, idealized features
+- Almond-shaped eyes
+- Minimal lid detail
+
+**Best sources:** Met Museum, Getty
+
+---
+
+### Fierce/Intense Eyes
+
+**Hellenistic Period (323-31 BCE):**
+- Alexander the Great portraits
+- Dying Gaul
+- Laocoon group
+- Dramatic expressions
+- Deep-set eyes
+- Strong brow ridges
+
+**Best sources:** Smithsonian, British Museum
+
+---
+
+### Wise/Aged Eyes
+
+**Roman Republican Period:**
+- Senator portraits
+- Veristic portraits
+- Realistic aging details
+- Detailed wrinkles
+- Saggy eyelids
+- Life-like features
+
+**Best sources:** Met Museum, Getty
+
+---
+
+### Stylized/Archaic Eyes
+
+**Greek Archaic Period (700-480 BCE):**
+- Kouros statues
+- Kore statues
+- Almond-shaped
+- Simplified forms
+- "Archaic smile"
+- Clean, simple carving
+
+**Best sources:** Getty, Met Museum
+
+---
+
+## How to Download and Crop
+
+### Step 1: Find the Statue
+
+Example: Met Museum
+1. Go to https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
+2. Search: "roman portrait marble"
+3. Filter: Public Domain only
+4. Click on a good example
+
+### Step 2: Download High-Res
+
+1. Click "Download" button
+2. Choose largest size (usually 4000px+)
+3. Save to your computer
+
+### Step 3: Crop the Eyes
+
+Use any image editor (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.):
+
+1. Open the full statue image
+2. Zoom in on one eye
+3. Crop just the eye area:
+   - Include: eyeball, eyelids, tear duct, socket
+   - Leave some surrounding area for context
+   - Square or slightly rectangular crop
+
+4. Save as PNG:
+   - `greek_serene_left.png`
+   - `roman_fierce_right.png`
+   - etc.
+
+5. Repeat for other eye (if different)
+
+### Step 4: Organize
+
+Place cropped eyes in:
+```
+./backend/scripts/seed_data/eyes/
+├── greek_serene_left.png
+├── greek_serene_right.png
+├── roman_fierce_left.png
+├── roman_fierce_right.png
+├── greek_peaceful_left.png
+└── ...
+```
+
+### Step 5: Run Seed Script
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+python scripts/seed_eye_catalog.py
+```
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Starting Collection (10 Eyes)
+
+To start, get these 10 eyes:
+
+### Greek Classical (Serene)
+1. Left eye - Greek marble head
+2. Right eye - Greek marble head
+
+### Greek Archaic (Stylized/Peaceful)
+3. Left eye - Kouros statue
+4. Right eye - Kouros statue
+
+### Hellenistic (Fierce/Dramatic)
+5. Left eye - Alexander portrait
+6. Right eye - Alexander portrait
+
+### Roman Republican (Wise/Aged)
+7. Left eye - Roman senator bust
+8. Right eye - Roman senator bust
+
+### Roman Imperial (Powerful)
+9. Left eye - Emperor portrait
+10. Right eye - Emperor portrait
+
+This gives you 5 emotional ranges × 2 eyes = 10 eyes to start!
+
+---
+
+## Quick Links
+
+- **Met Museum Collection:** https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search#!?department=13&showOnly=openAccess
+- **Smithsonian Open Access:** https://www.si.edu/openaccess
+- **Getty Open Content:** https://www.getty.edu/about/whatwedo/opencontent.html
+- **Rijksmuseum API:** https://data.rijksmuseum.nl/object-metadata/api/
+
+---
+
+## Legal Notes
+
+- **CC0/Public Domain:** Use freely for any purpose
+- **CC BY:** Must credit the source
+- **CC BY-NC:** Non-commercial use only
+- **Always check** individual image licenses
+
+For commercial carving business, stick to **CC0** or **Public Domain** images.
+
+---
+
+## Tips for Best Results
+
+1. **High resolution:** Download largest size available (2000px+ minimum)
+2. **Good lighting:** Look for evenly lit photographs
+3. **Straight-on angle:** Avoid extreme angles
+4. **Clear detail:** Can you see the eyelid lines clearly?
+5. **Minimal damage:** Choose well-preserved sculptures
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. Browse the museums above
+2. Download 10-20 good eye examples
+3. Crop them in an image editor
+4. Place in `backend/scripts/seed_data/eyes/`
+5. Run the seed script
+6. Your catalog is ready!
+
+**You'll have a library of proven carved eyes from master sculptors spanning 2000+ years!**