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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulets

Egyptian
Late Period, Dyn. 26–Hellenistic Period (Ptolema
664–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Other: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1422a-c
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionFaience, blue glaze. Three amulets with details in relief on one face.
ProvenanceFrom Giza: G 7652A, Room VIII [Excav. date] April 28,1929. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.