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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. 7000, East of Pyramid I-A

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Length x thickness x width: 1.4 x 0.5 x 1.6 cm (9/16 x 3/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2671
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis is an amulet in the shape of a pierced disc with an Eye of Horus (wedjat) on one side and an unidentifiable design on the other side. Similar to 24-11-810.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000, E of subsidiary pyramid G I-a. November 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.