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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7700
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Width x length: 0.8 x 1.2 cm (5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.1835
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of a wedjat eye and has a blue glaze. 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, St. G 7700. December 1931: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.