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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period
1550–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. 7400, tomb chamber, Mastaba G 7430, exterior
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 1.7 cm (1 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2139
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionWedjat eye, cf 24-11-211.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St. 7400, tomb chamber, Mastaba G 7430, exterior chapel. 1925 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.