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Eye of Horus (wedjat) ring bezel
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el Armana
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of University College, London
Accession Number36.514
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionOne ring bezel in form of an Eye of Horus (wedjat), details incised, good work but incomplete. There is a dark stone inclusion in the "eye."
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Tell el Amarna. 1891-2: excavated by Petrie; By 1936: University College Collection, London; 1936: Given by the Univeristy College of London to the MFA.