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Heart scarab pendant, inscribed on reverse with chapter 26 of the Book of the Dead, from the tomb of General Wen-Djeba-En-Djed, senior official of Psusennes I. The text ensures the deceased retains his heart in the afterlife. The scarab was re-used from a Ramesside era royal burial. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 21st Dynasty, 1039 - 991 BC. Place of Origin: Tanis. Material Size: Green feldspar, gold chain. l = 5 cm. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo . Location: 42A.

Pair of rings from the tomb of General Wen-Djeba-En-Djed, senior official of Psusennes I. The stones are inscribed with the wedjat eye, the wounded and restored eye of Horus, to benefit the wearer in the afterlife. The re-used lapis lazuli ring was made for the XXth dynasty king Ramesses IX. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 21st Dynasty, 1039 - 991 BC. Place of Origin: Tanis, dia = 2.7 cm. Material Size: Gold,green stone,lapis lazuli. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo . Location: 42A.