C. 713-332 BC – Late Period

A double sided Eye of Horus amulet with incised linear carvings and pierced longitudinally for suspension.

The Eye of Horus amulet is also known as Uzat or ‘Wedjat’, meaning “Whole One”. It is a symbol of protection and was used to deflect evil, as well as believed to have healing powers. The Uzat eye’s represent the two eye’s of Horus as he was a sun and moon deity therefore, his right eye was the sun, and the left was the moon.

In excellent condition with good detail.

Ref: Similar example in The British Museum, Museum number EA27555.

Provenance: Ex John Waring Collection, collected in the 1980’s onwards.

Size: 16mm width