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

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

Large black and white granite, Wadjet Eye amulet. Lightly incised lines detail the edge of the inner eye and so on. Hole through the length of the amulet for suspension.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1921.11.6
Material: granite stone
Culture: Dynasty 25
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Excavator: F.Ll. Griffith
Dated: 750 - 500 BC
Object name: Wadjet eye amulet
Dimensions: Length: 47mm , Width: 37mm , Depth: 9mm
Site: Napata

Latitude: 18.53
Longitude: 31.84