EGYPTIAN GROUP OF WEDJAT-EYE AMULETS
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Ca. 664-30 BC. A group of well-defined wedjat eyes, with fine details, notched eyebrows. The amulet is horizontally pierced for suspension. The wedjat-eye amulet depicts a human eye with a brow, the two stylised lines below the eye are often identified as the facial markings of a falcon. The wedjat-eye was supposedly the eye that Seth tore from Horus during a battle over who would lead the gods. Wedjat-eye amulets were used from the Old Kingdom through to the late Roman Period; it was used during daily life as a bracelet or necklace or amongst the wrappings of the deceased. This stylised and symbolic amulet was magical and offered the owner a source of protection and strength. Cf. Petrie, W. M. F. 1914. Amulets. London. (p. 32-33, pl. XXIV-XXV). For similar amulets, see Carol Andrews, Amulets,Size: L:9.5-18.2mm / W:6.6-11.7mm ; 3.05gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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EGYPTIAN GROUP OF WEDJAT-EYE AMULETS
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