Lot 2791
Another Colorfully Glazed Faience Ushabti. Egypt, Late Dynastic, c. 450-350 BC. XXxth Dynasty. Ushabti of mummiform shape, standing with arms crossed, holding adze and hoe, plus a seed bag thrown over one shoulder. Figure with lappet wig, beard on chin, and swathed in Osirid-like garments. Ushabti with two lines of inscriptions, in two panels: one across, horizantally, underneath the arms, the second runnining vertically down the front of the legs. The artifact in choice condition, the colorful turquoise glaze even and attractive. Height: 4-1/4"; mounted on black-colored base. A excellent example of this popular Egyptian antiquity, with bold, sharply modelled facial details.
Estimated Value $550 - 675.
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| Realized $661 |
