Ancient Egyptian Quartz decorated Heart ('ib') amulet (1x) - 2.2 cm
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Ancient Egyptian quartz heart amulet ('ib'), decorated, from the New Kingdom (16th–11th century BC), 2.2 cm high, 0.7 cm wide and 0.7 cm deep, condition Excellent and authentic.
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- For the ancient Egyptians, the heart (ib) was the source of intelligence, feelings, and actions. A person's memory was also housed in the heart and so at the judgment ceremony (Weighing of the Heart) in the afterlife, the heart was able to speak on behalf of the deceased, accounting to Osiris for a lifetime of deeds. Therefore, heart amulets were used on the mummy to protect the owner's organ and to ensure that his heart gave a positive response at judgment.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/heart-amulet-24
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- For the ancient Egyptians, the heart (ib) was the source of intelligence, feelings, and actions. A person's memory was also housed in the heart and so at the judgment ceremony (Weighing of the Heart) in the afterlife, the heart was able to speak on behalf of the deceased, accounting to Osiris for a lifetime of deeds. Therefore, heart amulets were used on the mummy to protect the owner's organ and to ensure that his heart gave a positive response at judgment.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/heart-amulet-24
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
16th - 11th Century BC, New Kingdom
Name of object
decorated Heart ('ib') amulet (1x)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Quartz
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
2.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
0.7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
0.7 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
