Ancient Egypt, Late Period, ca. 712 to 300 BCE. A lovely pale blue and white faience wedjat (wadjet, udjat) amulet depicting the Eye of Horus, an almond-shaped eye with a stylized pupil. An arching pierced loop rests above the eye and is meant for suspension. Symbolic of health, healing, and protection, the wadjet is one of the oldest Egyptian symbols. In ancient Egyptian mythos, the falcon god Horus controlled the skies, the sun, and the moon. The sun (represented as the right eye of Horus) rose each day and gave life-giving energy to the crops and gods alike; when the sun set, the moon (represented as the left eye of Horus) rose over the land and provided a guiding path to the afterlife for the recently-deceased. Size: 1.6" W x 1.3" H (4.1 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#137082

One tip of the eye has been repaired, with the repair well done and difficult to discern. Otherwise in nice condition, with light surface wear, including some chipping and pitting, commensurate with age. Encrusted patina in some places, with much of the blue faience color remaining.