Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) · amulet

Eye of Horus (Wedjat) Amulet

Source of record: Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) — catalogued by the holding institution. View the original record →

AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano

Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

The image shows two small, blue-green faience amulets shaped like an Eye of Horus (Wedjat), each pierced with a metal pin for suspension or display.

Two separate Wedjat/Eye of Horus amulets are photographed against a light background. Each piece has the stylized almond/eye outline with inner markings and a central circular/oval detail. The lower edge of both amulets extends into thick, rounded supports/feet, consistent with the typical amuletic form of the Eye. The top amulet appears mounted with a straight pin passing through the body; the lower amulet is also mounted with a straight pin. No clear cartouche or king’s name is visible. The visible surface shows a dark blue/green glaze with lighter streaking and chips consistent with wear.

religious unknown good
Deities Horus
Materials Faience (glazed ceramic)
Signs Eye of Horus (Wedjat) ×2

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

Reverse: Neb-Maat-Re (Amenhotep III)

Connections

Deities Horus

Cross-references (1)

  • ARTIC-id 134529 tier-2
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  • From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian).
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