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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Object Place: Egypt, Tell Dafana

Dimensions .011 x .011
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.619
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionPale green glaze; upper side convex with details in relief.
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.