Wedjat Eye amulet

Ancient Egyptian double sided faience composition Wedjat eye amulet.

The wedjat eye is perhaps the best known of all Egyptian protective amulets.
The name wedjat means 'the sound one', referring to the lunar left eye of Horus that was plucked out by his rival Seth during their conflict over the throne.
The first use of the wedjat eye as an amulet was when Horus offered it to Osiris.
It was so powerful that it restored him to life.
The regenerative and protective powers of the amulet meant that it was placed among the wrappings of mummies in great numbers.
It could even replace food offerings in rituals.

Size: 2,5 x 1,7 cm 

Material: Faience

Period: Late Period

Provenance: Dutch private collection.

2011TG1304     Price  € 400,--