Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Wedjat Amulet

Object Description

A fine large ancient Egyptian blue faience ‘wedjat’ amulet, more commonly known as the ‘Eye of Horus’. The front displays stylistic rendering of the different eye components, each holding its own value. The eyebrow, rendered with bulging black glaze, represents thought; the pupil, shown by the black dome, stands for sight; the triangle between the pupil is hearing, whereas the tail represents taste; and the teardrop is touch. The amulet is perforated longitudinally for suspension, whilst the reverse remains unworked.

Date: Circa 1069-332 BC
Period: Third Intermediate – Late Period

Object History

From the collection of a Swedish noble family, 1920’s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some dulling to the glaze on the reverse consistent with age along with minor encrustation.

Object Details