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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7500, E of G 7550, W of G 7660, in radium

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 3.6 x 0.4 cm (1 x 1 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1498
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionLarge, blue faience Wedjat eye amulet. Design in relief on one side only; pupil and eyebrow are black.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St. G 7500, E of G 7550, W of G 7660, in radium . 1928 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.