Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using blue glazed steatite — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlue glazed steatite
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineBequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III?

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III created?

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III made from?

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III is crafted from blue glazed steatite.

Where does Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III originate?

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III originates from Egypt.

Is Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III in the public domain?

Amulet, Wedjat eye, Amenhotep III is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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