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Fragment of eye of Horus (wedjat) bead
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Avenue G 2, between Mastabas G 7120-7130
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
1.2 x 1.8 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.), thickness .4cm.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2743
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne fragment of an Eye of Horus (wedjat) bead, bored lengthwise and pierced with two holes.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Avenue G 2, between Mastabas G 7120-7130. December 1924: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.