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LOT 0608
Egyptian Amethyst Heart Amulet
LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (4.7 grams, 25 mm).
Lentoid in section with two side lugs and a suspension loop on the top.
ProvenanceLondon gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
LiteratureCf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. I, no. 7j, for the type.
FootnotesAncient Egyptians regarded the heart (ib) as the seat of intelligence, emotions, behaviour, and memory. During the ‘Weighing of the Heart’ ceremony, the heart spoke for the deceased before Osiris and accounted for their actions. For this reason, Egyptians placed heart amulets on mummies to protect the organ and secure a favourable judgement.
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LOT 0608
Egyptian Amethyst Heart Amulet
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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