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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, between G 7220 and G 7230, Ave. G 2

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 1 x 0.3 cm (5/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2816
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis rectangular bead is dark green with serrated edges. Likely a stylized wedjat eye.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Avenue G 2, between mastabas G 7210-7220: G 7220 and G 7230-7240: G 7230. 1924 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.