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Suspended from the body are three dangling elements comprising a carnelian bead sitting above a round gold terminal that creates a fabulous sense of movement
This striking Proto-Nazca textile border features a continuous row of twelve linked muñeca (doll-like) figures
The figure is shown with legs crossed and hands resting on his knees
circular patera is set on a tall
An Egyptian Carnelian Heart Amulet, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCE Medium - Faience Suspended from the body areAmong the most important protective amulets of ancient Egypt, heart amulets were closely associated with life, memory, and the eternal survival of the individual. The Egyptians regarded the heart, rather than the brain, as the seat of intelligence, emotion, character, and conscience. It was believed to preserve the essence of a person's identity and would ultimately bear witness to their deeds in the afterlife. This finely carved amulet is fashioned