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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7832 z; in debris.

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 0.8 x 0.9 cm (5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.1884
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis faience amulet is of a wedjat eye with a suspension hole. 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, Pit G 7832 z; in debris. 1931 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.