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- CollectionEgypt
- Inventory numberE.00720a
- TitleEx-voto in the shape of an eye
- CultureEgyptian
- Date1545 BC - 1291 BC
- Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
- OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Object nameAmulet (jewelry)GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
Place of discovery:Deir el-BahariGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Luxor (governorate)MaterialFaienceMaterial > Earth > Clay > Ceramic > Earthenware (material)
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Votive objects in the shape of eyes and ears have been found in large numbers at Deir el-Bahri. They represent the eyes and ears of the divinity, in order to encourage him to listen to the request of the devotee.
Eye amulets were more specifically offered to the goddess Hathor, probably due to her role as protector of the Eye of Ra.
Excavation: Naville
