Small Egyptian Faience Wedjat Amulet

GBP 75.00

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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

Object History

Walter Thomas Gaze Cooper (1895-1981) collection; and thence by descent to the previous owner.

Object Condition

Good. Minor pitting, indentations and earthy encrustations to the surface. Remnants of turquoise pigmentation survive.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.3 x H:0.6 x D:0.8 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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