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Heart (ib) amulet

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.5 cm (1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1195
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis heart (ib) amulet is carefully carved, made of red stone. It has a smooth polished surface, sllightly worn.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.