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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 1.2 x 1.3 cm (1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1150
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet has the details of the eye rudely scratched on the convex face, the back is plain. It is not pierced for suspension. Dark gray stone, no polish.
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.