Fragment of eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

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Fragment of eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet

Egyptian

Findspot: Egypt, Giza, 7012 A (GAR 1937, see diary)

Medium/Technique Faience

Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 0.5 cm (3/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Accession Number26-1-240

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsJewelry, Africa and Oceania, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets

DescriptionFragment of wedjat amulet, flat back incised design both sides, blue, pierced, hard white/green paste.

ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, 7012 A (GAR 1937, see diary). 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.