Four Eyes of the God Horus (Wedjat) Amulet

Art Institute of Chicago

Four Eyes of the God Horus (Wedjat) Amulet

Egyptian

Date
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–25 (1070–656 BCE)
Medium
Faience
Culture
Egypt
Department
Arts of Africa
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

Referred to as wedjat, these amulets represent a human eye enhanced or combined with the characteristic markings of a falcon, and refer to the god Horus. Made in many variations for over 3,000 years, they convey wholeness and health.

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Object type
AAT300209261

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