Ancient Egyptian heart amulet from Qaw el Kibir dated 380 – 343 BC

Small degraded faience heart amulet, with a hole through the top for suspension. Has a square top section, and two lugs from either side of the heart.

Ancient Egyptian heart amulet from Qaw el Kibir dated 380 – 343 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.8.i
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 380 - 343 BC
  • Object name: heart amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 13mm , Width: 9mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Brunton G British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1926 Qau and Badari 3 1930 p.21 1435 cf pl.XLIV 35
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667