A wadjet eye amulet donated by the British Museum

Faience wadjet eye amulet with hieroglyphs on reverse. 19.5x15x5mm. The Wedjet eye or 'Eye of Horus' was worn in life as well as death. Egyptian religion told a story of how Seth took out Horus's eye and how it was restored and healed by Hathor/Thoth. The eye was therefore a symbol of completeness. From the British Museum.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543718

Title

A wadjet eye amulet donated by the British Museum

Object Type

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