古埃及 Faience 小型的 Wedjat 护符 (没有保留价)

一件小型的古埃及绿松石与黑色法埃恩斯青釉护身符， depicts a wedjat eye, or Eye of Horus. The amulet features the typical silhouette, combining both human and falcon ocular imagery. Black faience outlines the almond-shaped eye and portrays the cosmetic lines, the brow with a horizontal line at the top, and the spherical pupil. The reverse is flat and unadorned. The amulet is pierced horizontally for suspension. Earthly encrustations and signs of wear as consistent with age to the surface, such as minor pitting, chips, and discolouration. Part of the black faience outlining the brow is chipped off. Minor damage to the check marking element at the back.

请注意，这是一枚小护身符。请查看下方的尺寸。

荷鲁斯是古埃及最重要的神祇之一，通常被描绘为鹰头人身的形象。他是太阳和月亮的神祇，右眼被认为代表太阳，左眼代表月亮。荷鲁斯之眼，也被称为‘Wedjat’，是古老的保护符号，特别用于来世，也用来驱邪。因此，它常被佩戴或悬挂在死者身上作为护身符。这一符号在埃及生活中具有重要影响，古代水手会在船首绘制此图，以驱除邪恶。

尺寸：长0.9厘米 x 宽0.6厘米

出处：20世纪早期英国收藏