Ancient Egyptian Wadjet eye amulet from Tell Nabasha

Black and white syenite sacred Wadjet eye amulet. With a hole for suspension through the longitudinal axis. No incised detail present on either of the sides. Traces of modern glue on one side.

Ancient Egyptian Wadjet eye amulet from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.83.a
  • Material: syenite
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: Wadjet eye amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 22mm , Width: 18mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556