Large Egyptian Faience Eye of Horus Amulet

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Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-664 B.C. Sizeable wedjat-eye amulet with applied black detailing to the pupil and brow. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.46b, for a similarly black-highlighted wedjat-eye amulet. 16.5 grams, 50.4 mm (2 in.). with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. The wedjat-eye amulet symbolises the healed eye of the god Horus, representing 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 later restored by Thoth. The wedjat-eye amulet was believed to protect its wearer and confer qualities of recovery and regeneration. It was highly popular and was 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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