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Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulet - Horus browse these categories for related items... All Items: Egyptian: Late Period: Pre AD 1000: item #957195 Please refer to our stock #GD-456 when inquiring.
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The Wedjet; also known as the eye of Horus is a very powerful symbol in Ancient Egypt. It represents the "eye" of the Falcon (Horus) who represents the Sun. This wedjat most likely served as a talisman for protection which could also bring strength and prosperity. Most likely used in the funerary process and often placed on the deceased. From circa the Late Period and measures 3/4" length. Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946). Authentication: Gayle Gibson, Egyptologist: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Guarantee: Should you question the authenticity of this item we will give you a full refund. Every piece sold by Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art and Artifacts is guaranteed for life. “un amuleto "udjat" in "faïence" d’epoca tarda, destinato alla protezione del defunto; veniva posto, assieme a scarabei e geni funerari, tra le bende della mummia” ARCHEOMISTERI ,Michele Manher; 2004 L'occhio di Horo, antichi egiziani, amuleto egiziano, Scarabeo egiziano, amuleto in faïence, ägyptisch, ägyptische, Ägypten, Altertumskunde.
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