Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Stone Amulet - 19 mm (No reserve price)

Tiny ancient Egyptian popular amulet, carved in stone, bearing a correct hieroglyphic inscription with the name of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (18th Dynasty).

The object measures approximately 19 × 13 × 10 mm and shows significant ancient wear, consistent with prolonged use. The surface is abraded and worn, while the incised hieroglyphs retain dark deposits, typical of ancient stone objects that have not been restored.

The highly stylized shape recalls the concept of a heart amulet, a central symbol in Egyptian religious belief, associated with personal protection and spiritual balance. The inscription includes a kneeling figure associated with the royal name; the absence of the ankh, frequently encountered in non-official productions, is consistent with private devotional objects, where the magical value was primarily concentrated in the royal name itself.

It is well documented that the names of major pharaohs such as Amenhotep III were widely used in popular and apotropaic contexts, independently of any direct relationship with the royal court.
Condition: worn, with ancient abrasions and dark deposits; no visible restoration.
Provenance: from a private collection.
Proposed dating: New Kingdom (approximately 16th–11th century BC) / later periods (typological attribution).