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A fine Egyptian blue faience openwork amulet of the Eye of Horus in a frame (also known as the wedjat, or udjat). The main body of the amulet in blue faience, with the pupil and eyebrow picked out in black. Pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Third Intermediate Period: 21st - 25th Dynasty: Circa 1069 - 525 BC.

Condition: Complete and intact.

Length 32 mms (1.25 ins)

Provenance: Traudi and Peter Plesch Collection; acquired from D T Bowring, June 1978. For similar, see plate 46: Amulets of Ancient Egypt: Carol Andrews