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Eye of Horus (wedjat) amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
1.05 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Estate of Mrs. Francis C. Lowell
Accession NumberRES.22.263
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis faience amulet is of the wedjat eye and has a blue glaze. The details are in relief on one face and it has a bored suspensin ring. The wedjat eye represents Horus' left eye lost in battle and later restored magically by Hathor. The eye came to symbolize wholeness.