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Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant

Item #40371

Sale Price (non-members): $19.99

Sale Price (members): $17.99

Original Price: $35.00

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Keeping an Eye Out. In Egyptian mythology, the Eye of Horus was a symbol of protection. A bracelet recovered from the tomb of Shoshenq II, c. 890 BCE, features this character. Wear this Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant enameled pewter “amulet” as a pendant on its 32"l. black cotton cord or as a pin. Pin is 1" x 1.5".

Museum Provenance

Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt—a continuing exhibit at our National Museum of Natural History—sheds light on how ancient Egyptians lived, died and aspired to eternal life. The apparel, jewelry and gifts on these pages have been specially selected for their authentic representation of Egyptian history and their relationship to objects in our museum’s collections.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.

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Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant

4.4

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (10)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Gifts (5)

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2/3/2013

5.0

A real eye catcher!

By Knittingmama57

from Greenville, South Carolina

About Me High-end Shopper

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

This is such a unique find; wish I'd bought it sooner. Can be worn as either a necklace or brooch and never fails to elicit conversation. It comes with an explanation of it's origin, which I carry with me so I can tell people its interesting history. Well made with vivid blue and gold colored accents.

12/27/2012

5.0

Great Necklace

By BrettFord

from Virginia

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Accurate
Attractive Design
Well Done

Cons

none

Best Uses

Keep It For Myself

Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

Great Necklace, very well made and accurate to the timeline of when the necklace would have been done. Very pleased with this purchase..

11/28/2012

5.0

wonderful gift

By dre

from alexandria, va

About Me Budget Shopper

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Attractive Design
Durable
Original

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

my husband has always loved egyptian symbols, and especially the eye of horus. this is a beautifully painted pendant. very nice size. you can wear it on the long cord, or move the pendant onto a chain of your choice.

11/27/2012

4.0

Pretty pin

By joanofarc

from North Carolina

About Me Budget Shopper

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Attractive Design
Durable

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

I wear this pin to work. I'm a teacher so it is a good conversation piece for my students and other teachers.

11/22/2012

4.0

Great Pendant

By BrettDavid

from Lynchburg, Virginia

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Original

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

Great & orginal looking pendant..

9/13/2012

3.0

Interesting piece

By fran

from Brownsville, Tx

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Flimsy

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

this is an interesting piece and could be really nice but it is chintzy with the cord and flimsy , light-weight material of construction. I have received positive comments on the uniqueness. It could be larger and thus have more impact.

9/11/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Finally an Eye of Horus my husband likes

By frisbeechica

from Spokane, WA

About Me Budget Shopper

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Attractive Design
Durable

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

The pendant is beautiful - I've been looking for YEARS for a quality Eye of Ra/Eye of Horus for my husband, who is very into egyptology. The black cord that the pendant came with was a little cheap, but we replaced it with a gold chain and are very happy with the results.

6/19/2012

4.0

Of Egyptian Origin

By Dee

from Florida

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

An unusual pendant or pin
Attractive Design

Cons

None So Far

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

I bought this charming pendant as a gift for a charming friend's birthday.

6/10/2012

4.0

Unusual, versatile pin!

By Dee

from Florida

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

I ordered this pin/pendant as a gift. I wasn't disappointed.

4/17/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Would buy again in a heartbeat!

By sneezy

from Albuquerque nm

About Me Budget Shopper

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Attractive Design
Numerous compliments

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Comments about Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant:

Wear with anything.

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Eye of Horus Pin/Pendant

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