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Fragment of eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 Isis temp.,surf. deb. W of 7140,S of rmM
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm (9/16 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-279
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFragment of wedjat eye: plain flat back, open work, black pupil, rest is dark green, hard white paste, bored.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7000 temple of Isis, surface debris W of 7140, S of rm M. 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.