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1958.17.2

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Necklace

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Artist

Artist Unidentified (Egyptian)

Title

Necklace

Creation Date

after 1550 BCE

Century

15th century BCE or later

Object Type

jewelry/adornment

Creation Place

Ancient Mediterranean, Egyptian

Medium and Support

glass and stone beads and a faience "uzat" (re-strung)

Credit Line

Bequest of Henry Johnson-Helen Chase Estate

Copyright

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Accession Number

1958.17.2

This beaded necklace consists of a wedjat eye, one of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt. Repr esenting the “healed eye” of the god Horus, the wedjat embodies healing and symbolizes rebirth. A necklace with this amulet was thought to protect its wearer and transfer the power of regeneration onto him or her. It was used by the living and made available to the dead for use in the afterlife.