Eye of Horus (Udjat Eye) Papyrus Painting

This wonderfully colorful scene depicts the Udjat eye, or eye of Horus. This is the left eye of Horus that he lost in battle with his Uncle Seth. It was restored magically by Hathor and so now represents wholeness. On the right is the sacred cobra snake; goddess Udjet (The all-seeing eye). This is also a symbol of lower Egypt. On the left is the vulture Nekhbet, which is the symbol of Upper Egypt. It's holding the shen ring, a concept of eternity because of its never-ending circle. These two creatures together represent the entire Kingdom of Egypt.