Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulet

An ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet in the form of a wedjat eye with molded details highlighted in black.

Late Period,

Ca. 700 - 30 BC.

Height: 1 in. (2.3 cm).

The Wedjat eye represents the eye of the falcon god Horus which was plucked out by Seth and then later restored by Thoth. As an amulet it was thought to bring protection and reconstitution. The Wedjat is found on mummies more often than any other amulet, though it was also worn in life.

cf.: C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, (Texas, 1994), p. 44 ff.

Formerly in a Pennsylvania private collection.

Inv#: 7960

Guaranteed Authentic

$300