Name/Title
The Wedjat-eye, Gift to Dr CordesEntry/Object ID
115Description
The Wedjat-eye is the earliest known symbol of Ophthalmology.
This amulet was presented to Dr. Frederick C. Cordes by Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Hein. It is probably from the fifth dynasty, circa 2700 B.C.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Dimensions of frameWidth
16 cmLength
16 cmDimension Description
Dimensions of AmuletHeight
3.7 cmWidth
4.5 cmMaterial
Possibly Faience, Wood, Glass, FabricProvenance
Notes
It is from the collection of Lord Amherst, famous Egyptologist, and was purchased at auction in London.
