Found locally. Heart scarab?

[whatsthatsmell]

Found this for sale in a local ad. Hieroglyphics look a bit off, but the stone looks well aged.

Any info is appreciated. Authentic, not authentic, thanks.

Measures about 3.5x2.5

My photos are compressed so quality is not the greatest.

 

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[SWINGER1969]

Only input i can give is that i wish i found the ad first

 

[Gene Mean]

That's really interesting. Wonder what the symbols mean. Flat on one side? Could it be a stamp?

 

[Aureus]

I know they were extremely popular in late 1800's to around 1920 so could possibly be from that period. Unless I'm mistaken, it looks more like some type of painted clay (thus the ''aged look'') rather than stone.

 

[whatsthatsmell]

The painted clay seems about right. I am uploading more pictures I received from the person.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice piece, congrats!

 

[Inspector]

Welcome to the forum from Upstate NY, BOL on the ID

 

[A2coins]

Welcome from MI thats a cool piece let us know if you figure out what it says

 

[arrow86]

That’s neat looking , how much are they asking for it ? If it wasn’t a lot I think I would buy it authentic or not.