Very Nice Egyptian Faience Ring W/ Wedjat Eye - Sep 25, 2017 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Very Nice Egyptian Faience Ring w/ Wedjat Eye
Very Nice Egyptian Faience Ring w/ Wedjat Eye
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Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Periods, ca. 712 to 30 BCE. A stirrup-shaped, bright blue faience finger ring with a flat face bearing the symbol of the Wedjat eye, better known as the Eye of Horus. This ring was made using a clay mold, demonstrating the level of skill that the ancient Egyptians had attained in working with faience. The ring portion itself is a US size 6.5. Size: 0.875" W (2.2 cm).

Provenance: private Bangkok, Thailand collection

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Condition
Not recommended for wearing due to extreme fragility. Three areas of repair: two on ring band and one near the eye's pupil.
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Very Nice Egyptian Faience Ring w/ Wedjat Eye

Estimate $300 - $450
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Starting Price $150
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