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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulets

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, In debris on top of mastaba G 7775

Medium/Technique Glazed faience
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 0.7 cm (1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1431
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionNineteen small wedjat eye amulets: highly conventionalized, probably made a necklace, color is green, pierced design.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, in radim on top of mastaba G 7775. 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.