712-30 BC, Late Period/Ptolemaic. A beautiful restrung necklace with creme coloured tubular faience beads and dark coloured discoid faience beads as well as pale faience Eye of Horus pendant, pieced transversely for suspension. The Ancient Egyptians believed the Eye of Horus embodied the symbolic power of protection in the afterlife. According to Ancient Egyptian mythology, the god Horus lost his eye in a battle against his uncle Seth, but it was later magically restored by Hathor. The eye was personified as a god itself, named Wadjet. The eye would bring prosperity, health, wisdom and protection to the wearer. Good condition. Size: L:222mm / W:mm ; 6.3g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.