Late Period, Circa 664-332 BC An elegantly modelled wedjat eye, with fine incised details, notched eyebrow, pupil in yellow, rear spiral and ribbed drop. The amulet is horizontally pierced for suspension. The wedjat-eye amulet depicts a human eye with a brow, the two stylised lines below the eye are often identified as the facial markings of a falcon. The wedjat-eye was supposedly the eye that Seth tore from Horus during a battle over who would lead the gods. The ibis head god Thoth healed the injured eye, returning it to Horus as the “sound one”. Wedjat-eye amulets were used from the Old Kingdom through to the late Roman Period; it was used during daily life as a bracelet or necklace or amongst the wrappings of the deceased. This stylised and symbolic amulet was magical and offered the owner a source of protection and strength. Cf. Petrie, W. M. F. 1914. Amulets. London. (p. 32-33, pl. XXIV-XXV) For similar amulets see Carol Andrews, Amulets, pl.45.Size: L:62mm / W:77mm ; 74.9gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.