Egyptian Anthropomorphic Heart Amulet
New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1550-1070 BC. A glazed composition anthropomorphic heart amulet (ib) with painted detailing, the human head with tripartite wig and Broad Collar, a falcon with spread wings below, associated with the sun god Ra. See The Tomb of Horemheb, TC.20, for a similar stone amulet. 42 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Ex private London, UK, collection, 1970-1999; accompanied by a dealer's catalogue ticket.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1550-1070 BC. A glazed composition anthropomorphic heart amulet (ib) with painted detailing, the human head with tripartite wig and Broad Collar, a falcon with spread wings below, associated with the sun god Ra. See The Tomb of Horemheb, TC.20, for a similar stone amulet. 42 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Ex private London, UK, collection, 1970-1999; accompanied by a dealer's catalogue ticket.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
