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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 0.9 x 1.3 cm (3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1154
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet has incised details on both convex sides. Two holes bored lengthwise. It is made of opaque, highly 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.