Egyptian Schist, Alabaster, and Obsidian Wedjat Eye of Horus Inlay Group

Object Description

A collection of finely carved Egyptian inlay elements, each displaying a variation of shapes and together compose the form of the wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The inlays take on the typical silhouette, combining human and falcon ocular imagery. A pair of curving schist inlays form the eye and ridge brow at the top of the group, each with a slight curve to the left. Directly below is a white, alabaster inlay with a central, round, black obsidian pupil, creating a stylistically rendered eye. The almond shaped eye is outlined with a grey schist border. A rectangular schist protrusion, with a rounded terminal and a right-angled notch, represents the cheek marking directly below the eye. To the right, a schist inlay, representing the cosmetic line, is presented at diagonal slant with the end curling up into a rounded terminal.
The inlays have been mounted on a custom-made stand. Please note that the measurements below include the stand.

Date: Circa 2050-332 BC
Period: Middle Kingdom-Late Period

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Each element is intact. Encrustations and signs of wear as consistent with age, such as minor chipping, scratches, and pitting. A long, large chip to the reverse of one of the brow inlays.

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