Well preserved dark blue/purple heart amulet (Ib) which dates to approx. the Dynasty 1819 (ca. 15501186 b.c.) This amulet is made of dark blue/purple faience and in very great condition. Measures 1.1" inchs in height. Loop is intact with nice detail.
To the Egyptians, the heart was the most essential of organs, not because it pumped blood around the body --it is unclear that they understood this function--but becau... Click for details
Very small heart amulet (Ib) which dates to approx. the Dynasty 1819 (ca. 15501186 b.c.) Made of light blue faience and in very good condition. Measures 0.7" inch in height. Loop is intact therefore could easily be worn!
To the Egyptians, the heart was the most essential of organs, not because it pumped blood around the body --it is unclear that they understood this function--but because they believed it was the se... Click for details
A beautiful deep blue glazed faience ushabti for the singer SHE-SHUT. Reads: "The Osiris chantress for amun, She-Shut". Featured holding two hoe's and seed bag over shoulder. Defined features and hieroglyphs in black glaze. Minor glaze wear to tip of feet and top of head.
Dating to the Third Intermediate 21st-22nd dynasty circa 1077900 BC.