Heart Amulet with Human Head

This small amulet represents the human heart, a central organ in ancient Egyptian belief regarding the afterlife. The base is crafted from smooth red jasper, while the head is carved from dark chlorite, creating a distinct contrast in material and texture. Such objects were frequently placed within mummy wrappings to protect the deceased during the judgment of the soul.

The heart was considered the seat of intelligence and memory in Egyptian thought, essential for the 'weighing of the heart' ceremony described in the Book of the Dead, where the deceased's heart was balanced against the feather of Maat.