Auction 15 Part 1
ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES-DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Feb 22, 2025
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LOT 34:
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE WEDJAT EYE AMULET
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EGYPTIAN FAIENCE WEDJAT EYE AMULET
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A faience amulet shaped as a flat disc with deep-cut detail and a serrated edge. Perforated lengthwise for suspension. In ancient Egyptian symbolism, the Eye of Horus, also known as the "wedjat" eye, represented the eye of the falcon-headed god Horus. It symbolized protection, royal power, and good health. The eye's association with Horus, the god of the sky and divine protector, conveyed a sense of watchfulness and safeguarding against malevolent forces. Additionally, the Eye of Horus was believed to possess healing properties and was often worn as an amulet to invoke the deity's protective influence.For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Inventory number 51.1697.Size: 18mm x 18mm; weight 1.3gProvenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the UK art market, pre-2000.
