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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Hematite
Dimensions
Length: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1218
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis is one of two hematite wedjat amulets with this field number. The amulet represents the left eye of Horus, with incised details on the front.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7652A, Room IV. April, 1929: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1929: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.