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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 1.3 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm (1/2 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1110
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet is flat and undecorated on both sides. There is a projection at the top that is not pierced for suspension. The edges are nicked. Highly polished, translucent carnelian.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.