A pair of Egyptian stone 'ib' or heart amulets, Late
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A pair of Egyptian stone 'ib' or heart amulets, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, one in dark serpentine and the other in green feldspar, both nicely detailed with remaining deposits. Largest H: 7/8 in (2.3cm). Ex Boston Museum of Fine Arts, de-accession; previously in the collection of Horace L. Mayer who loaned and gifted items to the museum throughout the 1930's-60's. After his passing much of his remaining collection was gifted to the museum.
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A pair of Egyptian stone 'ib' or heart amulets, Late
Estimate $120 - $200
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