An ancient Egyptian faded turquoise and black faience amulet depicting a wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The amulet features the typical silhouette, combining both human and falcon ocular imagery. Trails of black faience outline the almond-shaped eye and portray the brow through a horizontal line at the top and the pupil through a sphere. The reverse is flat and unadorned. The amulet is pierced horizontally for suspension. Earthly encrustations, some surface pitting, loss of turquoise glaze. A crack near the perforation hole, small chip to the reverse. 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: L 1.1cm x W 0.8cm Provenance: Early 20th Century UK Collection