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| Item Number: |
0UU3X |
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| Category: |
Egyptian |
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| Period: |
Ptolemaic |
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| Date: |
c. Ptolemaic Dynasty, 304-30 B.C. |
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| Material: |
Faience |
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| Length: |
2" (5.1cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Not Applicable |
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| Price: |
$495 |
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| Discounted!: |
$ 395 (USD) |
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| Status: |
Available |
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| Description: |
Also called the Eye of Horus, blue-turquoise glazed faience, the eye in black.
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| Condition: |
Chipped tear, the top pierced horizontal suspension hole now damaged.
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| Keywords: |
Eye of Horus: Also known as Udjat or Wedjat, term used to describe the eye of the sun-god, serving as a metaphor for protection, strength and perfection.
Faience: Material used by the ancient Egyptians, composed of a quartz or crystal base, covered with a vitreous, alkaline compound with calcium silicates to provide the diversity of colors and the glassy finish.
Amulet: Term used to describe the small prophylactic charms favored by the Egyptians and other peoples. The Egyptians called these items ‘meket’, ‘nehet’, or ‘sa’, all words deriving from verbs meaning ‘to protect’, the term ‘wedja’ meaning ‘well being’ was also used. As well as affording protection, they may have been intended to imbue the wearer with particular qualities, or powers. Amulets that were worn in daily life, were used to protect the bearer, other amulets were made to adorn the mummified body of the deceased, and to protect the deceased in the afterlife.
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