{"product_id":"rare-ancient-egyptian-new-kingdom-glass-heart-amulet","title":"Rare Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom glass heart amulet","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom Glass Heart Amulet\u003cbr\u003eNew Kingdom, Egypt, ca. 1550–1070 BCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare core-formed glass heart amulet displaying striking black and white wavy decoration, a characteristic style of New Kingdom Egyptian glassmaking. Heart amulets symbolized life, protection, and rebirth, and were worn during life or placed with the deceased to safeguard the heart in the afterlife. The amulet retains attractive earthen encrustation from burial, enhancing its ancient character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass objects of this quality were luxury items in ancient Egypt, prized for their vibrant colors and skilled craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex. J. Wayne Collection, Nevada. Ex. Private California Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53318103335209,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2c63bf67-aa3f-49cd-a208-4ce37a6f5c9c.png?v=1783479797","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/rare-ancient-egyptian-new-kingdom-glass-heart-amulet","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}