Egyptian Black Steatite Eye of Horus Amulet

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Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved unifacial amulet with hatched eyebrow and ribbed suspension loop. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138l, for type. 1.45 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). From a 20th century UK collection. The wedjat-eye amulet is a representation of the healed eye of the god Horus, featuring both human and falcon elements. The name Wedjat in ancient Egyptian means ‘the one that is sound.’ According to Egyptian mythology, Horus' eye was wounded or taken by the god Seth and restored by Thoth. The wedjat-eye amulet was thought to protect its wearer and bestow the power of recovery and regeneration onto them. It was very popular and used by both the living and the dead. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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