Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry

Wadjet-eye Amulet

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Description

Provenance: Culture Egyptian Caption: Egyptian. Wadjet-eye Amulet, 664–30 B.C.E.. Faience, 7/8 x 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (2.2 x 0.6 x 2.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1294E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A carved depiction of the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol.

The artifact is a detailed carving of the Eye of Horus, a symbol representing protection, health, and restoration. It is crafted from a brownish material, possibly stone or faience, and features intricate line work defining the eye and eyebrow. The piece includes a stylized curl beneath the eye, indicative of traditional depictions.

decorative unknown excellent
Deities Horus
Materials stone or faience
Signs Eye of Horus

Connections

Found at Egypt
Deities HorusWadjet
Materials Stone Or Faience

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1294E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117857 tier-2
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