Object Description
A small ancient Egyptian faience amulet depicting the wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The amulet features the typical silhouette, combining human and falcon ocular imagery. The topmost horizontal line indicates the brow, beneath which are the almond-shaped eye and vertical cheek marking, from which the amulet curves towards a straight back edge. Both the obverse and reverse are smooth and unworked. Remnants of a vibrant, turquoise glaze survive at the edges of the amulet. The amulet is perforated horizontally for suspension.
Please note this is a small amulet. Measurements are included below.
Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Dynastic Period