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Thoth Holding the Eye Of Horus

Reproduction of a detail from a 20th Dynasty hieratic papyrus found in a tomb near Medinet Habu.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a detail from a 20th Dynasty hieratic papyrus found in a tomb near Medinet Habu.

Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, is shown in his baboon form holding an Eye of Horus symbol. This refers to an ancient myth describing a battle between Horus and Set in which Horus´ right eye was torn out. Thoth magically restored Horus' eye, at which point it was given the name “Wadjet” meaning “whole”.

Art Ref

DP012

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Papyrus

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 20

Findspot

Medinet Habu

Dimensions

Current Location

British Museum

Object Number

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Thoth (Djhutey), Eye of Horus

Animals Depicted

Baboon

Themes

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