Ancient Egyptian Faience Necklace (54.0 cm) with Carnelian Heart Amulet 1.5 cm - (1)
The power of living and will. A fine example of a carnelian heart amulet with side projections of arteries. Egyptian believed the heart or Ab was a source of intelligence, actions and feelings. Memories were believed to be stored in the heart so that in the afterlife, this organ was able to speak on behalf of the deceased. These were some of the most significant amulets of all and were set on the upper torso of every mummy, often in numbers. Provenance: Previous ownership history: Private collection Netherlands C. Groen, then H. Jacobs, Belgium, collected before 1980. I have acquired this object in 2005 in Luxembourg from Amélie Thill. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. Shipped by DHL The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in a legal manner. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki.
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The power of living and will. A fine example of a carnelian heart amulet with side projections of arteries. Egyptian believed the heart or Ab was a source of intelligence, actions and feelings. Memories were believed to be stored in the heart so that in the afterlife, this organ was able to speak on behalf of the deceased. These were some of the most significant amulets of all and were set on the upper torso of every mummy, often in numbers. Provenance: Previous ownership history: Private collection Netherlands C. Groen, then H. Jacobs, Belgium, collected before 1980. I have acquired this object in 2005 in Luxembourg from Amélie Thill. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. Shipped by DHL The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in a legal manner. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki.
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