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Wedjat eye from string of amulets

Wedjat eye from string of amulets

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Date
ca. 1070–945 B.C.
Medium
Hematite
Dimensions
H. 0.7 × W. 0.8 cm (1/4 × 5/16 in.)
Department
Egyptian Art
Gallery
126
Location
126
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1925

Description

Overview Wedjat eye from string of amulets Third Intermediate Period ca. 1070–945 B.C. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126 Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This is a wedjat, the mythological eye of Horus that was wounded and then magically made whole. It was thus considered a powerful symbol of healing and regeneration.

For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.