Context (Field collection)
Price: D8E/-; Collected by: Mackintosh.L in 1932; Research: Examination By Shorter.A at the British Museum On - 9 1932 -
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Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Protection amulet, flat or plain based scarab (KHEPER) of dull blackish stone. This scarab show traces of gilt which may be a modern embellishment. The flat character suggest a pectoral rather than a " heart" scarab Meaning:" Heart of Isis given tothe deceased"
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Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
The Source field previously stated 'Mackintosh.Miss.H.J.'. It is unclear who 'Miss H.J. Mackintosh' was. The object was part of the collection of Mr Leslie Mackintosh and given to the Museum by his sister, Miss Ruth Mackintosh, see the Related documents regarding collector and donor. The Accession Register actually notes the objects were gifted by 'Miss J. Mackintosh'. At present therefore 'Mackintosh.Miss.H.J.' has been removed at present. If they are identified, update this record accordingly.
Event Date 6/3/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe

Context (Acquisition Details)
Research by Sarah Lewis: 'Purchased from George Fabian Lawrence by Leslie Mackintosh in 1932. Examined on the 19/08/1933 by A. W. Shorter, assistant keeper in the Department of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum, and Egyptologist Stephen R. K. Glanville. Donated to the MAA in 1947 by Miss Ruth Mackintosh, sister of Leslie Mackintosh.'
Event Date 29/4/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe

Description (Physical description)
Description by Sarah Lewis: 'A protective scarab amulet, made from dull black stone. Oval and plano-convex shaped, with a plain and flat base. The elytra of the scarab is engraved with linear grooves along the longitudinal axis, and the surface shows traces of gilt, which may be a modern embellishment. The amulet was catalogued as a heart scarab by L. Mackintosh.'
Event Date 29/4/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe