An Egyptian carnelian Eye of Horus
An Egyptian carnelian Eye of Horus
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-664 B.C.
Convex on both faces, with engraved chevron eyebrows and stylised falcon markings, 3.2cm wide
Provenance:
Private collection, Germany, acquired ca. 1955-1965; and thence by descent.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 12 June 2001, lot 174 (part).
with Medusa Ancient Art, Montreal, 2001.
Private collection, USA.
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An Egyptian carnelian Eye of Horus
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-664 B.C.
Convex on both faces, with engraved chevron eyebrows and stylised falcon markings, 3.2cm wide
Provenance:
Private collection, Germany, acquired ca. 1955-1965; and thence by descent.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 12 June 2001, lot 174 (part).
with Medusa Ancient Art, Montreal, 2001.
Private collection, USA.