Egyptian Carnelian Wedjat Eye Amulet

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A carved bifacial red carnelian wedjat eye bead with incised triangular eye and pupil on a raised median band, hatched eyebrow and short teardrop; pierced for suspension. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138l. 0.69 grams, 12.32mm (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.