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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
2551–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7060
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 2.1 cm (11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-2-74
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionCurved plain back, Design in relief on front, touched up with red and black. Blue glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7060. 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.