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LOT 0436
Egyptian Faience Triple Eye of Horus Amulet
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1070-713 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (4.27 grams, 28 mm).
Amulet of a triple Eye of Horus, originally inlaid, pierced longitudinally for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English deceased estate.
Previously with Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK, with stock code L838-3.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman.
Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry, and a previous dealer's sales ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, reprinted London, 1994, plate I.
FootnotesThe Eye of Horus was a powerful symbol of protection in Ancient Egypt, also known as the Wedjet (or Ujat, meaning 'Whole One') and the 'all seeing eye'. It was believed to have healing and protective power and was used as an amulet.
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