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Faience Triple Wedjat Eye
Circa 664-525 BC
Description: Rare turquoise-glazed faience triple wedjat
eye. The amulet is rendered in raised relief on both sides with three
stylized elliptical-shaped wedjats stacked on top of each other. Within
the sunken area of each eye us a raised pupil accented with black glaze.
Each eye is pierced horizontally for suspension. Uncommon intact example
with nicely preserved glaze.
Height: 1.1 in. (2.7 cm)
Condition: Intact.
Provenance: Once a property of the Royal Athena Galleries.
Background: During the Third Intermediate Period, examples of multiple wedjat eyes appear, in belief that more protection would be bestowed upon the wearer.
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