Wedjat eye from string of amulets
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070–945 B.C.

Wedjat eye from string of amulets is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1070–945 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 0.7 × W. 0.8 cm (1/4 × 5/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 0.7 × W. 0.8 cm (1/4 × 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1070–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC – 945 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Wedjat eye from string of amulets?

Wedjat eye from string of amulets is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Wedjat eye from string of amulets created?

Wedjat eye from string of amulets dates to ca. 1070–945 B.C..

What material is Wedjat eye from string of amulets made from?

Wedjat eye from string of amulets is crafted from hematite.

Where does Wedjat eye from string of amulets originate?

Wedjat eye from string of amulets originates from Egypt.

Is Wedjat eye from string of amulets in the public domain?

Wedjat eye from string of amulets is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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