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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian

Dimensions Other: 2.5 x 1.8 cm (1 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.618
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionPale green glaze; incised details; bored lengthwise. 87.614-87.624.
ProvenanceFrom the Ancient town, near Tell Dafana (Daphnae). 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.