Object Description
An ancient Egyptian, turquoise faience amulet depicting the wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The eye displays the typical silhouette, combining human and falcon ocular imagery. The top of the amulet, coloured in additional black faience, represents the brow. The rest of the amulet represents the stylised form of the eye, with its swooping bottom conveying the curved tail. The triangular side protrusion represents the corner of the almond-shaped eye. The large, circular pupil is also made of black faience, offset by the turquoise background. The reverse is smooth and unworked. The amulet is perforated longitudinally for suspension.
Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period