Wedjat eye from string of amulets

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ca. 1070–945 B.C. · Hematite · Egyptian Art

Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This is a wedjat, the mythological eye of Horus that was wounded and then magically made whole. It was thus considered a powerful symbol of healing and regeneration. For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1070–945 B.C.

Medium

Hematite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1925