Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Plaque Amulet

Object Description

An ancient Egyptian, blue faience plaque amulet, depicting the wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The plaque is rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The obverse depicts a moulded wedjat eye, stylistically rendered to depict the eye, the curving tail and the ridged cheek marking. The reverse is flat and unworked. The amulet is perforated horizontally for suspension.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Dynastic Period

Object History

Ex English collection, AB, acquired 1920s-40, passed by descent.

Object Condition

Good Condition. Some discolouration and a noticeable chip on the top right corner.

Object Details