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Reference: 19042023031

Condition: New product

Nice quality blue green heart scarab.

Part of a winged heart scarab.

Price: € 900,--

Size: 3 x 2,5 cm

Period: Late Period

Material: Faience

Provenance: Coll. Amsterdam, the Netherlands

The scarab was one of the most popular ancient Egyptian amulets. They were used as pieces of jewellery, commemorative items and seals, and magical amulets offering protection and good fortune. However, from the Middle Kingdom a specific type of scarab known as the Heart Scarab took on a very particular religious meaning and went on to become the most important amulet in the mummyFication and burial process.