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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris S of mastaba G 7150
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
1.4 x 1.6 cm (9/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-889
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis crudely made Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet has the design incised on the front, and a plain curved back. There is a perforation on either side of the pupil, cut half-way through to meet the boring. The details of the pupil and brow have been painted brown.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza debris S of mastaba G 7150. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine