A turquoise glazed faience 'wedjat' amulet, more commonly known as the 'Eye of Horus', the details enhanced with dark navy-blue glaze; flat unmodelled reverse; pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Complete and intact; light accretions.
Third Intermediate period:
Dynasty 22-25: Circa 1070-664 BC.
The Eye of Horus was a powerful symbol of protection in Ancient Egypt, also known as the Wedjet, (or Ujat, meaning "Whole One") and the "all seeing eye". It was believed to have healing and protective power, and was used as a protective amulet.
Width: 2.1CM