Wdjat eye amulet
747 BCE-656 BCE
Medium
faience
Measurements
2.5 × 2.7 × 1.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1994
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Amulet of the right 'wdjat' eye, or eye of Horus. The eyebrow, outline of the eye and pupil and lower curl are picked out in black. Perforated lengthwise near the top.
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