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Wedjat eye from string of amulets

Wedjat eye from string of amulets. Dimensions: H. 0.7 × W. 0.8 cm (1/4 × 5/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 21. Date: ca. 1070-945 B.C.. 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.
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Title:
Wedjat eye from string of amulets
Caption:
Wedjat eye from string of amulets. Dimensions: H. 0.7 × W. 0.8 cm (1/4 × 5/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 21. Date: ca. 1070-945 B.C.. 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.
Technique/material:
hématite
Period:
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
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Image size:
4400 x 2934 px | 36.9 MB
Print size:
37.3 x 24.8 cm | 14.7 x 9.8 in (300 dpi)
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