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Vintage Sterling Silver Eye of Horus in a Pyramid Brooch w Onyx 3 long Dangles
$ 13.72
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Description
Vintage Hand Made Sterling Silver Eye of Horus inside a pyramid Brooch with Onyx and Dangle brooch.3 long sterling dangles attached to the main brooch with 2 eye of Horus in a triangle or upside down pyramid's and one concentric circle in the longest middle dangle.
Features a roll over clasp closure that works well.
There is a small ding on the back of the round onyx .
Does have some age patina.
There is a mark on the top of the round portion see last photo.
measures approx 1 3/4" across x 3 1/8" long
wt 12 grams
Marked 925 on the back of the onyx on the back side
around the onyx there is some residual old glue
onyx Tested 7-7/5 for hardness with presidium gem tester
onyx measures approx 8mm x 6mm=1.5 carats
EYE of Horus also known as Wadjet (Udjat, Uadjet, Uto, Wedjoyet, Edjo and Uto), the Eye of Horus symbol represents protection, healing, good health and royal power. It is also known as the symbol of moon. Ancient Egyptians believed that amulets bearing the Eye of Horus had healing powers. The Eye of Horus was also uséd as a medical tool to measure the ingredients while preparing medicine.
According to the myth, Horus and Seth/were fighting to replace Osiris after his death and Seth gouged Horus’ left eye. Hator (or Toth) healed the eye using magic on some parts of it and Seth offered the eye to his father, Osiris to bring him back to life. That is the reason the Eye of Horus is also known as the symbol of sacrifice.