Caption

Amulet - multiple eye iret, eyes, protective amulet, ca. 818–715 BC; Third Intermediate Period, 23rd–25th Dynasty, Edfu, amulet, height 4.8 cm, width 4.5 cm, A round, flat object with a weathered, carved surface showing shallow raised and recessed shapes; the material appears rough and stone-like with a grainy texture. Visible colors include shades of gray, dark gray, beige, brown, and hints of black. The surface shows rounded and oval raised forms arranged in horizontal bands, separated by a raised horizontal ridge across the middle. A few vertical raised elements intersect the bands, and there are several irregular pits and erosion marks across the face. The outer edge is slightly irregular and worn, with areas of darker discoloration along the rim. The background is a uniform light gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A00_199

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Rights managed

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21.0Mb (1.4Mb) / 9.0in x 9.0in / 2708 x 2708 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet - multiple eye iret eyes protective amulet ca 818–715 Bc Third Intermediate Period 23rd–25th Dynasty Edfu amulet height 4.8 cm width 4.5 cm round flat object weathered carved surface showing shallow raised recessed shapes material rough stone- grainy texture Visible colors include shades gray dark gray beige brown hints black surface rounded oval raised forms arranged horizontal bands separated raised horizontal ridge across middle vertical elements intersect bands several irregular pits erosion marks across face outer edge slightly irregular worn areas darker discoloration rim background uniform light gray.