Ancient Egyptian Eye Of Horus Pendant Old Kingdom 2686-2181 B.C. Antique
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£275.00
An Ancient Egyptian excavated eye of Horus pendant twin falcons on 6 Coptic urns above the eye of Horus traces of dirt still present from excavation.
The Wadjet (or Ujat, meaning “Whole One”) is a powerful symbol of protection in ancient Egypt also known as the “Eye of Horus” and the “all seeing eye”. The symbol was frequently used in jewellery made of gold, silver, lapis, wood, porcelain, and carnelian, to ensure the safety and health of the bearer and provide wisdom and prosperity. However, it was also known as the “Eye of Ra”, a powerful destructive force linked with the fierce heat of the sun which was described as the “Daughter of Ra“. The “eye” was personified as the goddess Wadjet and associated with a number of other gods and goddesses (notably Hathor, Bast, Sekhnet, Tefnut, Nekhbet ad Mut).
Size 6.6 x 3.5 x 0.4 cm or 2.59 x 1.37 x0.15 inches.
Weight 20.5 grams or 0.71 ounces.