egyptian two colour faience eye of horus amulet

A fine amulet of the Eye of Horus (also known as the wedjat, or udjat), in two colour faience. The main body of the amulet in very pale blue faience, with the pupil and eyebrow picked out in black. Pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Late Dynastic period: Circa 713-332 BC.Condition: Complete and intact.
Length 33 mms (1.3 ins) Provenance: Traudi and Peter Plesch Collection; acquired from D T Bowring, June 1978.For similar, see Liverpool Museum: Accession number M11893o https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/wedjat-eye-amulet-9The Eye of Horus was a powerful symbol of protection in Ancient Egypt, also known as the Wedjet, (or Ujat, meaning "Whole One") and the "all seeing eye". It was believed to have healing and protective power and was used as a protective amulet.All our items include shipping to mainland UK.All items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 9X3HA677N

Materials:

Faience

Width (cm):

3.3

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