No. 86856829

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Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye  (No Reserve Price)
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye (No Reserve Price)

Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Circa 664-30 BC - Late to Ptolemaic Period This nice faience amulet showcases a stylized depiction of the Eye of Horus with perforation running through its centre. In ancient Egyptian symbolism, the Eye of Horus, also known as the "wedjat" eye, represented the eye of the falcon-headed god Horus. It symbolized protection, royal power, and good health. The eye's association with Horus, the god of the sky and divine protector, conveyed a sense of watchfulness and safeguarding against malevolent forces. Additionally, the Eye of Horus was believed to possess healing properties and was often worn as an amulet to invoke the deity's protective influence. Cf. National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 9.9.86.84l. Dimensions: 25mm x 20mm; weight 3g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.

No. 86856829

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Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye  (No Reserve Price)

Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye (No Reserve Price)

Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye
Circa 664-30 BC - Late to Ptolemaic Period
This nice faience amulet showcases a stylized depiction of the Eye of Horus with perforation running through its centre.
In ancient Egyptian symbolism, the Eye of Horus, also known as the "wedjat" eye, represented the eye of the falcon-headed god Horus. It symbolized protection, royal power, and good health. The eye's association with Horus, the god of the sky and divine protector, conveyed a sense of watchfulness and safeguarding against malevolent forces. Additionally, the Eye of Horus was believed to possess healing properties and was often worn as an amulet to invoke the deity's protective influence.
Cf. National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 9.9.86.84l.
Dimensions: 25mm x 20mm; weight 3g
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections.
Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
All items will be shipped from Belgium.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.

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