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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Amulet of a wedjat-eye (Eye of Horus symbol)
Date Made:1069-332 BCE (Dynasties 21-31)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Yellow-green faience
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:15/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.; 2.3813 x 3.175 x .635 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.10.2.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Reversible plaque, incised on both faces with design of eye, brow, and falcon markings. Vertical pendant element below center of eye is broken off. Has horizontal suspension hole.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; deities; deities; religion; jewelry

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+1910.10.2.A.K

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