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Wedjat-eye scaraboid
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.02129
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleWedjat-eye scaraboid
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:Medinet el-GhurabGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > El-Fayum (gouvernorate)
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1550 BC - 1295 BC
  • Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialFaienceMaterial > Earth > Clay > Ceramic > Earthenware (material)
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 0,7 cm, 0,5 cm, 0,4 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this small amulet in the shape of a wedjat eye displays two hieroglyphs: the “nfr” sign (‘good’, ‘beautiful’) and a cobra.

Excavation: Petrie 1903-1904