Heart scarab inscribed for Hat, with a text from chapter 30 of the Book of the Dead. Heart scarabs were wrapped in the mummy bandages to ensure that the heart would not testify against its owner at the judgement. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: New Kingdom, c. 1300-1100 BC. Material Size: Green stone l = 7 cms. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/Sold at Christie's, London . Location: 37.
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