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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:Pale green faience
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:: 3/4 x 1 x 3/16 in.; 1.905 x 2.54 x .4763 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.10.25.A.K
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Flat-backed plaque in shape of human eye with falcon markings below and striated brow above; details incised. Pierced horizontally for suspension.

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

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+1910.10.25.A.K

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