Ancient Egyptian Wadjet eye amulet from Napata dated 750 - 500 BC

Ancient Egyptian Wadjet eye amulet from Napata dated 750 – 500 BC

Small pale blue green faience Wadjet Eye Amulet. Openwork, with some incised lines to delineate the features of the eye. Hole through the longitudinal axis for suspension. Threaded on modern thread with 1921.11.8.a.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1921.11.8.b
Material: faience
Culture: Dynasty 25 - 27
Period: Third Intermediate Period - Late Period
Excavator: F.Ll. Griffith
Dated: 750 - 500 BC
Object name: Wadjet eye amulet
Dimensions: Length: 9mm , Width: 7mm , Depth: 4mm
Site: Napata

Latitude: 18.53
Longitude: 31.84