An Egyptian Bronze Ushabti and an Egyptian Bronze Osiris
An Egyptian Bronze Ushabti and an Egyptian Bronze Osiris
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21-22, 1070-712 B.C. and Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.
Height of taller example 3 inches; height of shorter example 2 7/8 inches. Decorative Arts
The Ushabti intact as preserved, its surface with some rubbed areas revealing copper/gold bronze color. Its foot drilled; affixed to a wood base. The Ushabti is solid bronze.
The Osiris also intact, with some small areas of greenish patina. With rings for attaching to beads (from antiquity) at the foot and back.
Provenance:
Susette Khayat, New York, 25 October 1958 (with a related letter).
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An Egyptian Bronze Ushabti and an Egyptian Bronze Osiris
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21-22, 1070-712 B.C. and Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.
Height of taller example 3 inches; height of shorter example 2 7/8 inches. Decorative Arts
The Ushabti intact as preserved, its surface with some rubbed areas revealing copper/gold bronze color. Its foot drilled; affixed to a wood base. The Ushabti is solid bronze.
The Osiris also intact, with some small areas of greenish patina. With rings for attaching to beads (from antiquity) at the foot and back.
Provenance:
Susette Khayat, New York, 25 October 1958 (with a related letter).