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Weighing of Heart - Ancient Egyptian Gods Relief Plaque Sculpture
Item No. 3016K
Reproduction after Museum Original from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Dynasty XVIII 1500 B.C.
This relief represents the ceremony of the weighing of the heart in the hall of judgment after death.
The deceased is introduced into the hall of judgment by the jackal-headed God Anubis. His or her
heart is placed in one of the pans of a scale to be weighed against the feather of truth of the
Goddess Maat. Anubis then adjusts the plummet while Thoth, generally shown as Ibis-headed,
writes down the verdict. Nearby a demon, the “Eater of Hearts”, a composite of crocodile, lion and
hippopotamus waits for a verdict against the deceased, when the heart will then be thrown to it.
Upon a satisfactory verdict the deceased is then led by Horus before Osiris. The deceased is
presented as one “true of voice, justified” and a suitable candidate to be admitted into the joys of
the netherworld.
Made of cast stone with black granite finish
Dimensions: 4.75"Hx9.5"Wx.5"D
Weight: 2 lbs
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$39.00
Item No. 3016K
Reproduction after Museum Original from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Dynasty XVIII 1500 B.C.
This relief represents the ceremony of the weighing of the heart in the hall of judgment after death.
The deceased is introduced into the hall of judgment by the jackal-headed God Anubis. His or her
heart is placed in one of the pans of a scale to be weighed against the feather of truth of the
Goddess Maat. Anubis then adjusts the plummet while Thoth, generally shown as Ibis-headed,
writes down the verdict. Nearby a demon, the “Eater of Hearts”, a composite of crocodile, lion and
hippopotamus waits for a verdict against the deceased, when the heart will then be thrown to it.
Upon a satisfactory verdict the deceased is then led by Horus before Osiris. The deceased is
presented as one “true of voice, justified” and a suitable candidate to be admitted into the joys of
the netherworld.
Made of cast stone with black granite finish
Dimensions: 4.75"Hx9.5"Wx.5"D
Weight: 2 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide -
please contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark
which shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$39.00
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