ca. 663–30 BC. Late-Ptolemaic Periods. Egyptian. An Eye of Horus amulet made from wrapping a core in gold leaf, details of the eye and its cosmetics are finely worked into the metal on one side, and there is a suspension loop above. The Eye of Horus, said to be torn out by that god's uncle Seth during an ambush and replaced by the loving Hathor, was a symbol associated with protection from all sorts of bad forces.Provenance: Private London collection; formerly acquired in the UK art market from 1960s-80s collections.Size: L:22mm / W:20mm ; 0.52g