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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Red jasper
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.1 cm (11/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1147
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet has details carved in relief on the front. The back is flat and plain. The amulet is bored lengthwise. Reddish-brown jasper, highly polished.
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.