Wedjat
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateThird Intermediate Period to Late Period, about 1076–332 BCE
Mediumlapis lazuli
Dimensions2.2 × 2.4 cm (7/8 × 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.644
DescriptionLapis lazuli, represents "eye of Horus". Pierced.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
scarab: possibly New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern