Ancient Egyptian Gilded Wood and Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Eye of Horus Fragment James Wayne Collection

James Wayne Collection

Painted bands continue around the exterior and onto the tripod supports

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South Coast Peru

The combination of architectural modeling and figural elements gives the piece exceptional visual and ethnographic importance

Ancient Egyptian Gilded Wood and Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Eye of Horus Fragment James Wayne CollectionAn Ancient Egyptian carved wooden fragment featuring a finely rendered Eye of Horus (Wedjat), dating to the Late Period (circa 664332 BC). The eye is executed in raised relief and enriched with gilding, with the inlaid eye composed of deep blue lapis lazuli set within a lighter stone sclera. The contrast between the gold and lapis creates a striking visual effect, symbolizing protection, restoration, and divine power in Egyptian belief. The fragment