UdjeGroup of Udjat eye amulets in diorite

A Group of Udjat Eye Amulets in Diorite A/ A large Udjat eye amulet in fine black and white speckled diorite, profile detail only as usual for the type and drilled from both directions for suspension. This type of larger stone Udjat are often used as funerary amulets. Intact and in perfect condition. Late Period. (M1354) B/ A group of six smaller Udjat eye amulets in black and white speckled diorite strung together. Several of these are exquisite. L: 7.5-9 mm. Minor chips to some. Late Period. (M855ab, M856, M1483a-c) Acquired 1997-2006 from US collections. Diorite is the hardest material sculpted by the ancient Egyptians. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .