Ancient Egyptian Faience Openwork Wedjat Eye Amulet - The Eye of Horus - Symbol of Protection (No reserve price)
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This pale blue faience openwork Wedjat Eye amulet, also known as the Eye of Horus, dates to Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069–664 BC, and measures 2 × 1.8 × 0.5 cm.
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Openwork Wedjat Eye Amulet - The Eye of Horus - Symbol of Protection
Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069-664 BC
A remarkable pale blue faience amulet in the form of the Wedjat Eye, modelled in openwork with a pronounced brow, almond-shaped eye and the characteristic curving and vertical markings derived from the eye and facial plumage of a falcon. The lower section is formed as a large open loop, while a projecting lug above the brow provides for suspension.
The Wedjat, or Eye of Horus, was among the most important and widely used protective symbols of ancient Egypt. Its Egyptian name wedjat means "the sound one" or "the restored one". According to myth, Horus lost or injured his eye during his struggle with Seth, the adversary of his father Osiris; the eye was subsequently restored, most commonly by the god Thoth. It therefore came to embody healing, restoration, regeneration and protection. Its distinctive form combines a human eye with markings associated with the falcon, the animal closely identified with Horus. Wedjat amulets were worn by the living and placed among the wrappings of the dead, extending the eye's regenerative and protective power into the afterlife.
Size: 2cm x 1,8cm x 0,5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Openwork Wedjat Eye Amulet - The Eye of Horus - Symbol of Protection
Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069-664 BC
A remarkable pale blue faience amulet in the form of the Wedjat Eye, modelled in openwork with a pronounced brow, almond-shaped eye and the characteristic curving and vertical markings derived from the eye and facial plumage of a falcon. The lower section is formed as a large open loop, while a projecting lug above the brow provides for suspension.
The Wedjat, or Eye of Horus, was among the most important and widely used protective symbols of ancient Egypt. Its Egyptian name wedjat means "the sound one" or "the restored one". According to myth, Horus lost or injured his eye during his struggle with Seth, the adversary of his father Osiris; the eye was subsequently restored, most commonly by the god Thoth. It therefore came to embody healing, restoration, regeneration and protection. Its distinctive form combines a human eye with markings associated with the falcon, the animal closely identified with Horus. Wedjat amulets were worn by the living and placed among the wrappings of the dead, extending the eye's regenerative and protective power into the afterlife.
Size: 2cm x 1,8cm x 0,5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069-664 BC
Name of object
Faience Openwork Wedjat Eye Amulet - The Eye of Horus - Symbol of Protection
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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