Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus

New Kingdom, 1550-1075 BC

€ 1,450.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: 26-1406

Ancient Egyptian ring carved from a single piece of warm orange-red carnelian. The rounded hoop expands into an integral bezel shaped as a wedjat eye, commonly known as the Eye of Horus. The eye is defined by a prominent oval pupil and an arched upper line. Tapering shoulders and a plain ring band.

Outside diameter: ± 22,6 mm

Inside diameter: ± 18,7 - 19 mm
Bezel: ± 7 mm

The ring is intact and in good solid condition. Wearable with appropriate care of an ancient artefact. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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The Wedjat, also known as the Eye of Horus is a stylized human or falcon eye and was a common motif for amulets, carved stone stelae, appeared on the bows of boats and was painted on coffins.

The ancient Egyptians believed the Wedjat had magical protective powers and also represented well-being and healing. The Eye of Horus was frequently mentioned in healing spells and was particularly invoked as protection against eye disease. Wedjat-eye amulets were used by both the living and the dead.

Carnelian was valued in ancient Egypt for its warm red-orange colour and was widely used for jewellery, seals and amulets.

The Egyptian faith in carnelian was so strong that, along with turquoise and lapis lazuli, it was the most used stone in ancient Egyptian jewellery.

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Features and Specifications

Period	Ancient, Egyptian
Category	Ancient Jewellery
Material	(semi-precious) Gemstone
Country	Ancient Egypt

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