Wedjat eye from string of amulets

Third Intermediate Period

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126

Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This is a wedjat, the mythological eye of Horus that was wounded and then magically made whole. It was thus considered a powerful symbol of healing and regeneration.

For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.

Wedjat eye from string of amulets, Hematite

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25.3.169c

Wedjat eye from string of amulets, Hematite
Wedjat eye from string of amulets, Hematite
Wedjat eye from string of amulets, Hematite

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