Égypte ancienne, Nouvel Empire Cornaline Wedjat Amulet






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Amulette Wedjat, pendentif en carneol translucide égyptien antique du Nouvel Empire, circa 1550–1070 av. J.-C., H 2 cm x L 2,9 cm, en bon état avec usure et une boucle de suspension aujourd’hui bloquée; authentique original, acquis en 1990 dans une collection privée (ancien propriétaire 1920, collection privée).
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An ancient Egyptian amulet, depicting the wedjat, or the Eye of Horus, made from a beautiful translucent carnelian. The amulet features the typical silhouette, combining human and falcon ocular imagery. Directly beneath the long hatched brow is the eye, engraved with cosmetic lines. The eye has been rendered in a stylised manner, with a circular incision representing the pupil. Under this, a ribbed, rectangular protrusion, known as the cheek marking, extends downwards. A final incision curves diagonally from the edge of the eye to the bottom edge of the amulet, ending in a spiral. The amulet presents with a slightly convex profile and there is perforated lug for suspension to the top; however, it is now blocked. Signs of wear, including earthy encrustation and minor pitting, all consistent with age. Chipping along the edges. There is a stable vertical crack across the obverse and reverse of the amulet.
Horus was one of the most significant Ancient Egyptian deities, most commonly depicted with the head of a falcon, and the body of a man. He was a sun and moon deity, with his right eye thought to represent the sun and the left the moon. The eye of Horus, also known as ‘Wedjat’, was an ancient symbol of protection, particularly for the afterlife, and was also used to deflect evil. For this reason, it was often worn or hung on the deceased at burial. This symbol was highly influential in Egyptian life, with ancient sailors painting the image on the bow of their vessels to ward off evil.
Measurements (Circa): H 2cm x L 2.9cm
Provenance: Ex. early 20th century U.K. collection
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An ancient Egyptian amulet, depicting the wedjat, or the Eye of Horus, made from a beautiful translucent carnelian. The amulet features the typical silhouette, combining human and falcon ocular imagery. Directly beneath the long hatched brow is the eye, engraved with cosmetic lines. The eye has been rendered in a stylised manner, with a circular incision representing the pupil. Under this, a ribbed, rectangular protrusion, known as the cheek marking, extends downwards. A final incision curves diagonally from the edge of the eye to the bottom edge of the amulet, ending in a spiral. The amulet presents with a slightly convex profile and there is perforated lug for suspension to the top; however, it is now blocked. Signs of wear, including earthy encrustation and minor pitting, all consistent with age. Chipping along the edges. There is a stable vertical crack across the obverse and reverse of the amulet.
Horus was one of the most significant Ancient Egyptian deities, most commonly depicted with the head of a falcon, and the body of a man. He was a sun and moon deity, with his right eye thought to represent the sun and the left the moon. The eye of Horus, also known as ‘Wedjat’, was an ancient symbol of protection, particularly for the afterlife, and was also used to deflect evil. For this reason, it was often worn or hung on the deceased at burial. This symbol was highly influential in Egyptian life, with ancient sailors painting the image on the bow of their vessels to ward off evil.
Measurements (Circa): H 2cm x L 2.9cm
Provenance: Ex. early 20th century U.K. collection
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