Heart (ib) from string of amulets, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Djedmutesankh (5), 1923–24, Carnelian, H. 1.3 × W. 0.8 cm (1/2 × 5/16 in.), Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This amulet represents a human heart, considered by the ancient Egyptians the center of intelligence and emotion
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Heart, ib, string, amulets, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca, 1070–945 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial, Djedmutesankh, 5, 1923–24, Carnelian, H, 1.3, W, 0.8 cm, 1/2, 5/16, Nine amulets, various materials, threaded together, tight group, throat, Lady Djedmutesankh, two, green glass, disintegrated, discovered, amulet represents, human heart, considered, ancient Egyptians, center, intelligence, emotion
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