Egyptian Turquoise Faience Udjat Eye Scaraboid Shape Amulet

Late Period, Circa 712 to 300 BC. A scaraboid shaped oval glazed faience plaque in two colors; the back divided into sections of small udjat eyes in rows; eighteen eyes in total. The back depicts an incised goddess figure for added protection. Pierced for suspension and wearable. Intact.Size: 4.1cm. + custom mount. Condition: Tiny chip or else intact. Provenance: Ex DB, New Paltz NY. Published: Egyptian Art in Miniature: Amulets and Scarabs. Royal-Athena Galleries Art of the Ancient World Vol. VIII, Part1; no 70 October 1994, no 105. Acquired from NFA, Scarab and Design Amulets, Dec 11th, 1991 auction lot 294 illustrated in color and b&w. Rare and possibly unique.