Ancient Egyptian Stone Heart Amulet Circa 1550 BC-332 BC This stone amulet is designed in the shape of a heart vessel. The upper face is crafted in the round, while the back is flat. The amulet also features a lug handle at the top for suspension. In the context of the afterlife, the heart played a crucial role in the Egyptian belief system. During the judgment in the afterlife, the heart of the deceased was weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart was found to be lighter than the feather, the individual was deemed virtuous and worthy of entering the afterlife. If not, the heart was believed to be burdened by wrongdoing. Cf. National Museums Liverpool, Accession number M11957f. Dimensions: 17mm x 10mm; weight 1.2g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.