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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Late Period
664–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number57.488
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis green faience amulet is of a wedjat eye. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
ProvenanceLuigi Vassalli Collection (1812-1887); by 1957: Horace L. Mayer Collection; 1957: gift of Horace L. Mayer.