Egyptian Glazed Faience Eye of Horus Amulet
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Description
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. An elegant faience amulet depicting a wadjet or wedjat, "Eye of Horus," an ancient ocular symbol of protection. Enveloped in a brilliant, azure-hued glaze intended to represent the waters of the Nile, the amulet features thick black pigment delineating the brow and pupil, as well as a lateral drill hole for suspension. Symbolic of health and healing, the wadjet is one of the oldest Egyptian symbols. In ancient Egyptian mythos, the falcon god Horus controlled the skies, the sun, and the moon. The sun (represented as the right eye of Horus) rose each day and gave life-giving energy to the crops and gods alike; when the sun set, the moon (represented as the left eye of Horus) rose over the land and provided a guiding path to the afterlife for the recently-deceased. Size: 1.4" W x 1" H (3.6 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-A.A.W. Joukiwsky Esq. collection, acquired from the 1960s - 1970s
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#183907
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-A.A.W. Joukiwsky Esq. collection, acquired from the 1960s - 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183907
Condition
Has not been examined off of stand, so verso has not been observed. Small nick to top of brow and pitting in areas as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable with vibrant glaze.
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Egyptian Glazed Faience Eye of Horus Amulet
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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