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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7758 X, debris of pit itself
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Width x Depth x Length: 4.4 x 0.5 x 5.2 cm (1 3/4 x 3/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.251
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis yellow faience amulet is of an openwork wedjat eye and has a black glaze on the eyebrowns and pupils. The design is formed by four wedjat eyes connected by two columns, whose capitals are touching in center. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, pit G 7758 X, debris of pit itself. 1931: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.