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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, In debris on top of mastaba G 7340

Medium/Technique Glazed Faience
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 0.6 cm (9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1686
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionBottom fragment of large wedjat. Design on one side only. Green glaze, grayish/white paste.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, In radim on top of mastaba G 7340. 1927 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.