Advanced Search
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
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
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.