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Eye of Horus (wedjat) ring
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Diameter and length: 2.2 x 2 cm (7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2880
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionThis ring has openwork with a sacred eye (wedjat) in relief on the bezel.It has a bright blue glaze and is in good condition.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.