Shabti
Third intermediate period, 21st dynasty, circa 1069 – 945 BC
Blue faience, details in black.
H 10.4 cm
Shabti depicted in mummy form. The body is wrapped in a close-fitting garment with a single row of hieroglyphic inscription on the front. It wears a striped wig. The hands are not crossed but held in front of the stomach. A hoe in the left hand and a seed basket on the back. One fracture repaired; minor part at the foot of modern infill.
Provenance
German collection G. L., acquired prior to 1970. Prior to that, artist's property.
Accompanied by an IADAA Interpol search certificate.
Price
€ 3,900
Item
7449