Stamp Seal in the Shape of Wedjat-Eye
Description
Wedjat eye, Thutmose IV. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1400–1390 B.C. Steatite (glazed). L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); h. 0.6 cm (1/4 in). From: Valley of the Kings, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Subject: Eyes. Credit: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small green, glazed stamp seal carved in the shape of an eye-like amulet (wedjat/wedjat-eye form), shown in profile with stylized lines for eyelids and an inner pupil.
The object appears as a compact seal/amulet with a flattened backing and a raised outline forming an eye motif. The surface is uniformly glazed in a green tone with visible reflections. A prominent inner circular element suggests the pupil/iris, while angular and curved incised/relief contours define the eyelids. At the lower edge, a protruding form resembles the lower lid/winging of the eye, though detailed iconographic components are simplified by the small size and stylization. No readable hieroglyphs, cartouches, or textual inscriptions are visible on the image provided. No Greek/Coptic/Arabic text is apparent. The overall form is consistent with a wedjat-eye stamp seal, with the “stamp” face likely being the carved profile shown.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116235278 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 10.130.208 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 548471 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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