Ancient Egyptian Faience Ib Amulet. 2.2 cm H. Amarna period, 1353 BC. Ex. Antonovich Collection.

Ib Amulet Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, Amarna period, 1353 - 1336 BC Faience 2. 2 cm H. CONDITION: Intact. PROVENANCE: Private collection, François Antonovich, Paris, France. Sold by judicial auction in 2022. Old label. DOCUMENTS: Provided of a certificate of authenticity and export license by the Ministry of Culture. Carved ‘ib’ heart amulet in the shape of an egg-shaped vessel with delicate lug handles. The heart encompassed the very essence of the deceased, his wisdom, emotions, and the memory of his deeds on earth. Amulets in Ancient Egypt were both decorative and practical, as they were considered as having apotropaic powers to protect or bestow power upon the wearer. Not only worn by the living, amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Amulets held different meanings, depending on their type or form. Small amulets depicting gods and goddesses seem to have induced the protective powers of the deity. On the other hand, small representations of anatomical features or creatures suggest that the wearer required protection over a specific body part, or that he/she desired the skills of a particular animal. Amulets depicting animals were very common in the Old Kingdom Period, whilst representations of deities gained popularity in the Middle Kingdom. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate. - The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum. - The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.