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LOT 0507
Egyptian Rock Crystal Heart Amulet
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1295 B.C.
5/8 in. (0.9 grams, 17 mm).
Carved with lateral triangular lugs and ribbed bale.
Provenance
Ex early 20th century collection.
Literature
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. I, nos.7a-p, for type.
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