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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty–Roman Impe
30 B.C.–A.D. 364
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, near 52 / near doll
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Width x length: 4 x 5.6 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.888
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of blue glazed faience, in the shape of a wedjat eye with pupil and eyebrow in dark purple. Some incised detailing on eyebrow. One small chip mising. Loop at top for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: March 2, 1911
(Accession date: March 2, 1911