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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7700, fill
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm (13/16 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2776
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of a wedjat eye and has a green color. 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, street G 7700, fill. 19 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.