Egyptian New Kingdom Steatite Heart Amulet

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Dynastic Period, 18th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A petite amulet carved from dark gray steatite depicting the hieroglyph for a heart. The heart is formed from an acorn-shaped jar with a lug handle protruding from each side and a cruciform lid with an unperforated central tab. This amulet was perhaps sewn into the linings of mummy wrappings or placed atop the body prior to burial to preserve the body, heart, and soul of the deceased before venturing forth into the afterlife. Size: 0.65" W x 1.1" H (1.7 cm x 2.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Minor abrasions to amulet and very light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface textures throughout.