About the lot N° 64
Title : Egyptian Carnelian Heart & Djed Amulet Necklace 3Rd Int. Period, Period : 1069-702 BCE
Size : 16 long 41 cm (approx)Provenance : Mr. & Mrs. Goddard Dubois. Acquired Egypt 1900-06. Notes : Djed was the spine of Osiris representing stability, but the heart was the most important amulet where Egyptians believed all intelligence & memory lie, tantamount for the reckoning of all deeds of the deceased.
(Mrs. Dubois handwritten notes 1906 lists finds of 4 carnelian 'tats' djeds finely cut 18th Dynasty from ancient city site of Bubastis). Condition report : Excellent, except central large heart pendant has chip at top by loop with superficial crack otherwise no other chips, cracks, repairs evident. All intact. Midnight Sun Antique Auction, auctioneer
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Sale title : Dubois Antiquities Collection - Ancient Jewelry & Artifacts
Sale date : 15 Mar 2014
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
