Object Description
A fine Ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting a pattern of four wedjat eyes, or Eyes of Horus, in an openwork design. The amulet is circular in shape, and the slightly domed obverse features three horizontal ridges, distinguished by carefully cut spaces. There are two eyes at the top and bottom in mirror image. Additional, curving protrusions beneath the eye represent the cheek markings and link the edges of the amulet. The reverse is flat and adorned with grooves mirroring the eye shapes. The amulet is perforated horizontally, now blocked, for suspension.
Date: Circa 1069-332 BC
Period: Third Intermediate-Late Period