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Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus

New Kingdom, 1550-1075 BC

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Ring with Eye of Horus
€ 1,450.00 VAT margin scheme
In stock: 1 available Article code:  26-1406
Object Description
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.

Specifications
Outside diameter: ± 22,6 mm
Inside diameter: ± 18,7 - 19 mm
Bezel: ± 7 mm

Condition
The ring is intact and in good, solid condition. Wearable with appropriate care as an ancient artefact. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
The Wedjat, also known as the Eye of Horus, is a stylised human or falcon eye. It was a common motif on amulets and carved stone stelae and 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 one of the most widely used stones in ancient Egyptian jewellery.

Features and Specifications

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

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