Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN RED AND CREAM STONE

EGYPTIAN RED AND CREAM STONE HEART AMULET - Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A porphyry stone heart vessel amulet. The heart is stylised, resembling a pot complete with lug handles at the shoulders. A suspension loop is situated at the top, facilitating display. The amulet's surface displays the rich, mottled patterns characteristic of porphyry.For similar see: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, inv. 2003.217.For similar see: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, inv. 2003.217.Size: 50mm x 38mm; Weight: 48g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Bonhams, 29 April 2004, Lot 36.1200