C. 332-30 BC – Ptolemaic Period

A very RARE quintuple faience Eye of Horus amulet.

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.

Intact with earthy surface deposits and nice detail.

Provenance: Ex J. B. Collection

Size: 28mm length