The base of the nefer is ovale and assumed to be a heart surmounted by a wind-pipe with an upper crossbar 1,2, but a heart or lungs also supporting a windpipe in the sma. Nefer means beauty or excellence2. The amulet was part of collars1,2 only. This amulet is typical of Dynasty 181,2 and was made in gold, faience and a few stones2
Faded blue/green glaze
H 2.2, W 0.6, T 0.3
Undated
MET #26.7.1095
Blue glazed cowroid
L 1.4, W 0.8, T 0.4
Undated
MET #36.3.23
Blue glaze
Approximate H 2.0
Undated
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References
1Andrews C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, pp. 87-88 and Fig. 89b
2Petrie W M F. Amulets, 1914, pp. 14-15 and Fig. 31a