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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris on top of Mastaba G 7753
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x length x thickness: 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (5/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2767.1
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of a highly conventionalized wedjat eye and has a double eye back to back, pierced design. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, radim on top of Mastaba G 7753. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.