Ancient Egyptian Faience, Carnelian Big Heart ib amulet Neacklace. 46 cm L. New Kingdom - Late Period, 1550 - 332 BC
07
days
16
hours
55
minutes
41
seconds
Current bid
€ 100
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,200 - € 2,500
 | €100 | |
|---|---|---|
| €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145414 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
This 46 cm Ancient Egyptian necklace from the New Kingdom–Late Period (1550–332 BC) features a large carnelian Ib heart amulet and yellow faience and carnelian beads.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Necklace with big ib heart amulet
- very nice amulet -
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom - Late Period, 1550 - 332 BC
Faience yellow beads and Carnelian amulet and ball beads.
46 cm long, 3,5 cm height the heart.
Condition: Good, perfect, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, London. Private collection, Santa Monica, California, U.S., acquired before the 1980s.
Jewellery played a very important role in Ancient Egyptian society. It was not only used as decoration or to show wealth and social status, but also had religious and magical meanings. Egyptians believed that jewellery could protect them from evil, bring good luck and connect them with the gods. Both men and women wore necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and other decorative objects made from gold, silver, precious stones and colourful materials such as turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian.
One of the most important types of jewellery in Ancient Egypt was the amulet. Amulets were small objects, often shaped like animals, gods or symbolic elements, which were believed to have magical powers. They were worn as jewellery or placed among the bandages of mummies to protect the deceased in the afterlife. Each amulet had a different meaning and purpose. For example, the Eye of Horus represented protection and healing, while the scarab beetle symbolised rebirth and transformation.
One particularly interesting amulet was the heart amulet, known as the "Ib". In Ancient Egyptian culture, the heart was considered the centre of a person's thoughts, emotions, intelligence and morality. Unlike today, Egyptians believed that the heart, rather than the brain, was responsible for thinking and feeling.
The Ib amulet was especially important in funerary rituals because the heart played a central role in the journey to the afterlife. According to Egyptian beliefs, after death, the heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart was lighter or equal in weight to the feather, the deceased could enter the afterlife. If it was heavier, it meant that the person had lived an unjust life and would not be allowed to continue their journey.
The heart amulet was therefore placed on the mummy to protect the heart and ensure that it remained with the deceased. It was also believed to prevent the heart from giving false testimony during the final judgement. These beliefs are closely connected to Chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead, which contains a spell asking the heart not to speak against its owner.
The Ib amulet is a fascinating example of how jewellery in Ancient Egypt was much more than a form of decoration. It represented the Egyptians' beliefs about life, death, morality and the afterlife. Through this small object, we can understand how important the heart was in their culture and how strongly they believed in the power of symbols and protection.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Translated by Google TranslateNecklace with big ib heart amulet
- very nice amulet -
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom - Late Period, 1550 - 332 BC
Faience yellow beads and Carnelian amulet and ball beads.
46 cm long, 3,5 cm height the heart.
Condition: Good, perfect, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, London. Private collection, Santa Monica, California, U.S., acquired before the 1980s.
Jewellery played a very important role in Ancient Egyptian society. It was not only used as decoration or to show wealth and social status, but also had religious and magical meanings. Egyptians believed that jewellery could protect them from evil, bring good luck and connect them with the gods. Both men and women wore necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and other decorative objects made from gold, silver, precious stones and colourful materials such as turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian.
One of the most important types of jewellery in Ancient Egypt was the amulet. Amulets were small objects, often shaped like animals, gods or symbolic elements, which were believed to have magical powers. They were worn as jewellery or placed among the bandages of mummies to protect the deceased in the afterlife. Each amulet had a different meaning and purpose. For example, the Eye of Horus represented protection and healing, while the scarab beetle symbolised rebirth and transformation.
One particularly interesting amulet was the heart amulet, known as the "Ib". In Ancient Egyptian culture, the heart was considered the centre of a person's thoughts, emotions, intelligence and morality. Unlike today, Egyptians believed that the heart, rather than the brain, was responsible for thinking and feeling.
The Ib amulet was especially important in funerary rituals because the heart played a central role in the journey to the afterlife. According to Egyptian beliefs, after death, the heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart was lighter or equal in weight to the feather, the deceased could enter the afterlife. If it was heavier, it meant that the person had lived an unjust life and would not be allowed to continue their journey.
The heart amulet was therefore placed on the mummy to protect the heart and ensure that it remained with the deceased. It was also believed to prevent the heart from giving false testimony during the final judgement. These beliefs are closely connected to Chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead, which contains a spell asking the heart not to speak against its owner.
The Ib amulet is a fascinating example of how jewellery in Ancient Egypt was much more than a form of decoration. It represented the Egyptians' beliefs about life, death, morality and the afterlife. Through this small object, we can understand how important the heart was in their culture and how strongly they believed in the power of symbols and protection.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom - Late Period, 1550 - 332 BC
Name of object
Big Heart ib amulet Neacklace. 46 cm L. New Kingdom - Late Period, 1550 - 332 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2008
Material
Carnelian, Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
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.
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.
