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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, from debris of Pit G 7758 X (ten), itself
Dimensions
Width x length x thickness: 0.9 x 1 x 0.4 cm (5/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Accession Number
31.1865
Medium or Technique
Faience
Not On View
Collections
Africa and Oceania, Jewelry, The Ancient World
Classifications
This faience amulet is of a wedjat eye bead and has a blue green glaze. The wedjat eye represents Horus’ left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
Provenance
From Egypt, Giza, from debris of Pit G 7758 X (ten), itself. 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.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition