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Added complete system for populating eye catalog with classical carved eyes: Features: - Eye import script (import_eyes.py) for batch/single eye imports - Public domain source guide (museums: Met, Smithsonian, Getty, etc.) - Seed catalog system for pre-populating database - Organized by emotion (serene, fierce, wise, peaceful, etc.) - Organized by style (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Renaissance) - Organized by side (left, right, both) - Auto-generates thumbnails and metadata - CNC-ready tagging system Workflow: 1. Download classical sculpture photos from public domain museums 2. Crop eyes in any image editor 3. Run import script with metadata 4. Eyes saved to catalog with proper tags 5. Apply to colored photos (pure image compositing, no AI regeneration) 6. Convert result to grayscale for CNC carving Documentation: - PUBLIC_DOMAIN_EYE_SOURCES.md: Where to find carved eyes - scripts/README.md: How to import eyes - Includes recommended starting collection (10 essential eyes) Benefits for wood carving: - Build library from master sculptors (2000+ years of proven designs) - Reusable across all projects - Consistent emotional weight in carvings - No AI regeneration - just intelligent copy/paste/blend - Perfect for CNC workflow (colored preview → grayscale → carve) The patch library system uses PIL/OpenCV for image compositing, NOT AI regeneration, so it preserves exact carved geometry.
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# Public Domain Carved Eye Sources
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Where to find high-quality images of carved eyes from classical sculptures (all public domain).
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## Best Museums with Public Domain Images
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### 1. Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0 Public Domain)
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**Website:** https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
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**Search tips:**
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- Search: "greek statue marble head"
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- Search: "roman portrait bust"
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- Filter: "Public Domain" only
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- Download: Click "Download" for high-resolution
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**Great examples:**
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- Greek Kouros heads (Archaic period)
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- Roman portrait busts
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- Hellenistic marble sculptures
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**Direct collections:**
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- Greek & Roman Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search#!?department=13
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- Filter by "Images" → "Public Domain"
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### 2. Smithsonian Open Access (CC0)
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**Website:** https://www.si.edu/openaccess
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**Features:**
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- 3 million+ images
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- All CC0 (no copyright restrictions)
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- High-resolution downloads
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**Search:**
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- "roman marble head"
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- "greek sculpture eyes"
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- "classical portrait bust"
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**API available:** https://api.si.edu/openaccess/api/v1.0/
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### 3. Getty Museum (Open Content)
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**Website:** https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/
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**Search tips:**
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- Filter: "Open Content Program"
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- Greek and Roman antiquities
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- High-resolution IIIF images
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**Great for:**
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- Archaic Greek sculptures
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- Classical period heads
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- Detailed close-ups
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### 4. Rijksmuseum (Public Domain)
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**Website:** https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/rijksstudio
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**Features:**
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- Rijksstudio (free download tool)
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- High-resolution images
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- Classical sculpture collection
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### 5. British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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**Website:** https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection
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**Note:** Some restrictions, but many images free for non-commercial use
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**Great for:**
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- Egyptian carved eyes
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- Greek marble heads
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- Roman portraits
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### 6. Louvre Collections
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**Website:** https://collections.louvre.fr/en/
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**Search:** "sculpture greek head" or "sculpture roman portrait"
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**Note:** Check individual image licenses
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## How to Find the Perfect Eyes
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### Search Strategy
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1. **Search for heads/busts, not full statues:**
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- "greek marble head"
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- "roman portrait bust"
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- "classical sculpture face"
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2. **Specific periods:**
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- "archaic greek kouros" (serene, stylized)
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- "classical greek sculpture" (idealized, peaceful)
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- "hellenistic sculpture" (emotional, dramatic)
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- "roman portrait" (realistic, wise)
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3. **Look for close-ups:**
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- Museums often provide detail shots
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- Check "zoom" or "IIIF viewer" options
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## Recommended Starting Collection
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### Serene/Peaceful Eyes
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**Greek Classical Period (450-400 BCE):**
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- Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) type
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- Athena heads
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- Apollo statues
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- Smooth, idealized features
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- Almond-shaped eyes
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- Minimal lid detail
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**Best sources:** Met Museum, Getty
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### Fierce/Intense Eyes
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**Hellenistic Period (323-31 BCE):**
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- Alexander the Great portraits
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- Dying Gaul
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- Laocoon group
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- Dramatic expressions
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- Deep-set eyes
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- Strong brow ridges
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**Best sources:** Smithsonian, British Museum
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### Wise/Aged Eyes
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**Roman Republican Period:**
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- Senator portraits
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- Veristic portraits
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- Realistic aging details
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- Detailed wrinkles
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- Saggy eyelids
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- Life-like features
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**Best sources:** Met Museum, Getty
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### Stylized/Archaic Eyes
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**Greek Archaic Period (700-480 BCE):**
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- Kouros statues
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- Kore statues
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- Almond-shaped
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- Simplified forms
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- "Archaic smile"
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- Clean, simple carving
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**Best sources:** Getty, Met Museum
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## How to Download and Crop
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### Step 1: Find the Statue
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Example: Met Museum
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1. Go to https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
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2. Search: "roman portrait marble"
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3. Filter: Public Domain only
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4. Click on a good example
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### Step 2: Download High-Res
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1. Click "Download" button
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2. Choose largest size (usually 4000px+)
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3. Save to your computer
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### Step 3: Crop the Eyes
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Use any image editor (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.):
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1. Open the full statue image
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2. Zoom in on one eye
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3. Crop just the eye area:
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- Include: eyeball, eyelids, tear duct, socket
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- Leave some surrounding area for context
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- Square or slightly rectangular crop
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4. Save as PNG:
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- `greek_serene_left.png`
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- `roman_fierce_right.png`
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- etc.
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5. Repeat for other eye (if different)
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### Step 4: Organize
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Place cropped eyes in:
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```
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./backend/scripts/seed_data/eyes/
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├── greek_serene_left.png
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├── greek_serene_right.png
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├── roman_fierce_left.png
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├── roman_fierce_right.png
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├── greek_peaceful_left.png
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└── ...
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```
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### Step 5: Run Seed Script
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```bash
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cd backend
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python scripts/seed_eye_catalog.py
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```
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---
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## Recommended Starting Collection (10 Eyes)
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To start, get these 10 eyes:
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### Greek Classical (Serene)
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1. Left eye - Greek marble head
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2. Right eye - Greek marble head
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### Greek Archaic (Stylized/Peaceful)
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3. Left eye - Kouros statue
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4. Right eye - Kouros statue
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### Hellenistic (Fierce/Dramatic)
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5. Left eye - Alexander portrait
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6. Right eye - Alexander portrait
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### Roman Republican (Wise/Aged)
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7. Left eye - Roman senator bust
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8. Right eye - Roman senator bust
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### Roman Imperial (Powerful)
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9. Left eye - Emperor portrait
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10. Right eye - Emperor portrait
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This gives you 5 emotional ranges × 2 eyes = 10 eyes to start!
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## Quick Links
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- **Met Museum Collection:** https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search#!?department=13&showOnly=openAccess
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- **Smithsonian Open Access:** https://www.si.edu/openaccess
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- **Getty Open Content:** https://www.getty.edu/about/whatwedo/opencontent.html
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- **Rijksmuseum API:** https://data.rijksmuseum.nl/object-metadata/api/
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## Legal Notes
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- **CC0/Public Domain:** Use freely for any purpose
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- **CC BY:** Must credit the source
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- **CC BY-NC:** Non-commercial use only
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- **Always check** individual image licenses
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For commercial carving business, stick to **CC0** or **Public Domain** images.
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## Tips for Best Results
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1. **High resolution:** Download largest size available (2000px+ minimum)
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2. **Good lighting:** Look for evenly lit photographs
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3. **Straight-on angle:** Avoid extreme angles
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4. **Clear detail:** Can you see the eyelid lines clearly?
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5. **Minimal damage:** Choose well-preserved sculptures
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## Next Steps
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1. Browse the museums above
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2. Download 10-20 good eye examples
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3. Crop them in an image editor
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4. Place in `backend/scripts/seed_data/eyes/`
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5. Run the seed script
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6. Your catalog is ready!
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**You'll have a library of proven carved eyes from master sculptors spanning 2000+ years!**
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