Egyptian Carnelian Wedjat Eye Amulet
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A well carved amuletic wedjat eye pendant with ribbed suspension loop, almond-shaped eye with raised detailing, large oval pupil, incised detailing to the teardrop and eyebrow. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138v,w. 0.89 grams, 14.71mm (1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired from the collection of a West London businessman, from a collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; formerly in a 1970s private collection.
Condition Report: Extremely fine condition.
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Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A well carved amuletic wedjat eye pendant with ribbed suspension loop, almond-shaped eye with raised detailing, large oval pupil, incised detailing to the teardrop and eyebrow. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138v,w. 0.89 grams, 14.71mm (1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired from the collection of a West London businessman, from a collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; formerly in a 1970s private collection.
Condition Report: Extremely fine condition.