Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN STONE MAAT AMULET

EGYPTIAN STONE MAAT AMULET - Late period, Ca. 664 – 332 BC.An Egyptian red stone amulet representing the goddess Maat in profile with clasped hands. Maat is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony and balance. She is often depicted as a woman with an ostrich feather on her head, symbolising the principle of Maat. In Egyptian mythology, Maat's role was crucial in maintaining the order of the universe and the balance between the earth and the cosmos. Maat was also associated with the judgment of the dead, where hearts were weighed against her feather to determine the soul's fate in the afterlife. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.2450.Size: L:28mm / W:20mm ; 3.7gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.