A large Carnelian Wedjat Eye pendant, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Vessels - Glass This shallow

This shallow

906 Nr 937

The lid has a marked crack and some edge loss

otherwise intact and in excellent condition overall

fashioned from variegated gray granite with prominent black veining

A large Carnelian Wedjat Eye pendant, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Vessels - Glass This shallowWithout doubt, the best known of all Egyptian protective amulets is the wedjat, literally the sound one, referring to the restored eye of the falcon headed god Horus. According to myth, Horus lost his eye during one of his battles with Seth, but it was healed by Thoth. This act gave the amulet its enduring symbolism of restoration, protection, and renewal. The wedjat was closely tied to celestial cycles, often interpreted as the moons waxing and