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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Carnelian
Dimensions Overall: 0.7 x 0.8 cm (1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1128
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThe face of this Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet is convex and sculpted with details of an eye in relief. The back is flat and plain and It is bored lengthwise for suspension. Slightly-polished carnelian.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.