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Heart (ib) amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 1.9 x 1.2 cm (3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1204
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis heart (ib) amulet is made of black stone, which is fine grained, with a slight polish. There is a ring at the top.
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.