Faience eye of Horus amulet, Ancient Egyptian, 4000-30BC
Faience eye of Horus amulet, Ancient Egyptian, 4000-30BC. Sometimes known as the wedjat eye, this amulet had complex meanings within the Egyptian culture, including protection against the 'evil eye'. Faience is a glazed non-clay ceramic material, composed mainly of crushed quartz or sand
- Currently on display in:
- The Science and Art of Medicine
- Year made :
- 4000-30BC
- Inventory number :
- A76730
