A GROUP OF FOUR EGYPTIAN GLASS AND FAIENCE ‘WEDJAT EYES AND BIRD’ BEADS, LATE PERIOD–PTOLEMAIC PERIOD

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A GROUP OF FOUR EGYPTIAN GLASS AND FAIENCE ‘WEDJAT EYES AND BIRD’ BEADS, LATE PERIOD–PTOLEMAIC PERIOD This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve Egypt, 664-332 BC. Comprising two colored glass and one turquoise faience bead, each in the form of a wedjat eye with a sharp, sweeping falcon eyebrow, above a straight cheek-line and a curled spiral dropping below; and another turquoise faience bead in the form of a stylized bird; all perforated horizontally for suspension. (4) Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Length 0.9-1.6 cm One of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt, the wedjat eye represents the healed eye of the god Horus. It depicts a combination of a human and a falcon eye, since Horus was often associated with a falcon. Its ancient Egyptian name, wedjat, means "the one that is sound." In Egyptian mythology Horus’ eye was injured or stolen by the god Seth and then restored by Thoth. The wedjat eye embodies healing power and symbolizes rebirth. An amulet in this shape was thought to protect its wearer and to transfer the power of regeneration onto him or her. It was used by the living as well as for the dead.

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