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Eye of Horus (Wedjat) Finger Ring

A work made of faience.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of faience.

Date:

New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (about 1325 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Eye of Horus (Wedjat) Finger Ring

Place

Egypt (Object made in:)

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1325 BCE

Medium

Faience

Dimensions

0.6 × 1.9 cm (1/4 × 3/4 in.); Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Credit Line

The Art Institute of Chicago

Reference Number

X87

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