Egyptian Third Intermediate Stone Heart Scarab

Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. A hand-carved hardstone heart scarab exhibiting naturalistic features along the topside like striated elytra and a notched clypeus. The uninscribed underside indicates that this scarab was likely for sale. Once a heart scarab was purchased, the artisan would inscribe personalized names and prayers, typically for newlyweds or deceased individuals cheating their way into the afterlife. Size: 2.01" L x 1.42" W x 0.65" H (5.1 cm x 3.6 cm x 1.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Brooklyn, New York, USA collection, acquired from Galerie L'Ibis, Paris, France, 1977

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Condition Report: Minor nicks and abrasions, with minor softening to finer details along topside, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation and stone color.