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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet fragment

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000, surface debris W of mastaba G 7

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 0.5 x 2.3 cm (3/8 x 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2265.7
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet fragment has a serrated, rounded outer edge. There is black painted detailing on the eye.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G 7000, surface debris W of mastaba G 7110-7120: G 7110. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.