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An Egyptian Schist Heart Scarab
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Charcoal in color, this particular scarab is uninscribed, the base flattened with a striated wing case.

Ancient Egyptians attached great importance to the preservation of the heart. During the mummification process, the heart was left in the body and the heart scarab was placed over it. These types of scarabs are frequently found inscribed with spell XXXB from the Book of the Dead.

Provenance:
Formerly in a New York Private Colletion, 1980s.
Condition:
Intact, with resin remains as shown on images.
Published:
J. Eisenberg, Egyptian Art in Miniature; Amulets and Scarabs, New York, 1994, no. 122.
References:
cf. Petrie, Amulets, no. 90.
Category:
Egyptian
Period:
Late Period
Date:
c. 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-332 B.C.
Material:
Schist
Width:
1 1/2" (3.8cm)
 
 

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