Eye of Horus Earrings with Lapis

Eye of Horus Earrings with LapisThese Eye of Horus with Lapis Earrings represents the story of Horus, an Egyptian sky god whose symbol was the falcon, appears in the ancient pyramid texts. The "Horus Eye" emerges from the historic battle between Horus and his father's jealous brother. During this battle, Horus lost his left eye. Upon his victory, he set forth across the sea to raise his father, Osiris, from the dead and offer him his sacrificed eye. This became the symbol of all

These Eye of Horus with Lapis Earrings represents the story of Horus, an Egyptian sky god whose symbol was the falcon, appears in the ancient pyramid texts.

The "Horus Eye" emerges from the historic battle between Horus and his father's jealous brother.  During this battle, Horus lost his left eye. Upon his victory, he set forth across the sea to raise his father, Osiris, from the dead and offer him his sacrificed eye. This became the symbol of all sacrifice and appears throughout ancient Egyptian art.

• Materials: Pewter with antique silver plated ear wires and lapis.
• .625" W and .75H (measurements are approximate)
• Hooks are hypoallergenic
• From Museum Reproductions
• Made in the USA