Wedjat Eye Amulet

Ptolemaic Period

332–30 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 127

The symbolism of this wedjat-eye amulet was one of the most pervasive and powerful in ancient Egypt. Combining a human eye with the stylized markings of a falcon's, it represents the healed eye of the god Horus that was known as the "Sound One." It was a symbol of recovery and regeneration. As amulet it prevented its wearer from harm and ensured well-being.
For a similar amulet, see 23.2.68.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

References

Title: Wedjat Eye Amulet
Period: Ptolemaic Period
Date: 332–30 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); th. 0.4 cm ( 3/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.2.67
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

Audio

3535. Overview: Amulets

0:00

We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. Please email info@metmuseum.org to request a transcript for this track.

More Artwork

In the same gallery

In the same medium

From the same time and place

A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.

Amulet of a lion-headed Bastet, Faience — Amulet of a lion-headed Bastet
ca. 872–664 BCE

Figure of a Baboon, Faience — Figure of a Baboon
664–525 BCE

Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque, Cupreous metal, gold leaf, formerly inlaid — Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque
ca. 733–664 BCE

Statuette of Amun, Gold — Statuette of Amun
ca. 945–712 BCE

Kushite official, subsequently modified, Leaded bronze, gold leaf — Kushite official, subsequently modified
ca. 712–664 B.C.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.