Wedjat Eye Amulet ("Eye of Horus")

Artist Unidentified

Period New Kingdom Period (Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1070 BCE)

Dynasty Dynasty 18 (Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1295 BCE)

Place of OriginEgypt

Dateabout 1375 BCE

Dimensions9/16 in. (1.4 cm)

Mediumceramic

ClassificationJewelry

Credit LineGift of Arthur F. Bissell

Object number

1911.16

Not on View

DescriptionBlue wedjet eye.

Label TextThis amulet represents the Wedjat Eye, also known as the Eye of Horus. One of the most widely used and recognized symbols in ancient Egypt, the Wedjat Eye was associated with protection, healing, and restoration. According to myth, the god Horus lost his eye in battle, and it was magically restored—making the eye a powerful emblem of wholeness and renewal. Amulets in this shape were made of faience and other materials and were placed among mummy wrappings or worn in life to ward off harm and ensure well-being.