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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, street 7700, east of mastaba G 7753
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 2 x 0.4 cm (11/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2780
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of a wedjat eye and has a green color. The relief is in black. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, street 7700, east of mastaba G 7753. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.