Lot 1436
A 5-piece lot of Wadjet Eyes, from different periods. 1) A blue-turquoise wadjet eye, ca. 26th dynasty 664-524 BC, with fine outline of features, both sides with raised black pupil. Measures: 15 X 10.5 mm. 2) A blue-turquoise faience wadjet eye with black pupil and black top outline, Third Intermediate period, 21st -25th dynasty, ca. 1069-702 BC. Measures: 22 X 15 mm. 3) A light blue-turquoise faience wadjet eye with black pupil and black top outline, Third Intermediate period, 21st -25th dynasty, ca. 1069-702 BC. Measures: 20 X 15 mm. 4) A green faience wadjet eye with a black pupil and black top outline, Third Intermediate period, 21st -25th dynasty, ca. 1069-702 BC. Measures: 25 X 15 mm. 5) A turquoise faience wadjet, New Kingdom, ca. 1550- 1070 BC. The eye, pupil, drop and spiral curl are outlined in black (in a most painterly fashion.) Measures: 18 X 12 mm.
All are Pierced lengthwise for suspension.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Sotheby, London, 28 July 1970, Lot 88, part.
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