Wadjet eye

The eye of Horus, or wadjet, was an ancient Egyptian symbol of healing and protection. It was a popular amulet in life, and for the afterlife.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
178/1996/25
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Foreign archaeology
Collection Area Region
North Africa
Material
ceramic
Common Name
wadjet eye
Simple Name
amulet
Period Classification
Late Period (Dynasties 26-31) - 661-332 BC
Production Year Low
-700
Production Year High
-200

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wadjet, eye of Horus