Wadjet Eye bracelet of King Psusennes I
This beautiful bracelet of Psusennes I bears the Wadjet Eye amulet. Wadjet was the most popular amulet of ancient Egypt, it represents the healed eye of the god Horus and embodies healing power as well as regeneration and protection in general. This amulet protects the deceased on his journey after death.
Gold and Lapis lazuli
21st dynasty
Provenance: Tanis, Tomb of Psusennes I
JE 85773.
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Wadjet Eye bracelet of King Psusennes I
This beautiful bracelet of Psusennes I bears the Wadjet Eye amulet. Wadjet was the most popular amulet of ancient Egypt, it represents the healed eye of the god Horus and embodies healing power as well as regeneration and protection in general. This amulet protects the deceased on his journey after death.
Gold and Lapis lazuli
21st dynasty
Provenance: Tanis, Tomb of Psusennes I
JE 85773.
Egyptian Museum, Cairo