An Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
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A good miniature wedjat-eye amulet of pale green glazed faience, with the eyebrow, pupil, and distinctive markings carefully rendered in raised brown decoration. Despite its small size, the details are remarkably well defined, with an elegantly arched brow, extended cosmetic line, and curved markings beneath the eye. A beautifully executed example of this important Egyptian protective amulet.
The wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus, was one of the most widely recognized protective symbols in ancient Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, Horus lost his eye during a battle with Seth over the kingship of Egypt. The god Thoth subsequently restored the injured eye, making it the wedjat, or "sound eye," a symbol of healing, protection, and regeneration. The design combines the human eye with markings associated with the falcon, the sacred bird of Horus.
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: Length: 1.1 cm (0.43 inches)
Condition: The amulet is intact and in verfy good condition overall, with well-preserved glaze and decorative details.
Provenance: Private Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and then by descent.
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