Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment for Neith
Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment for Neith
26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. Pale grey-green composition fragment of the upper half of a mummiform shabti wearing a tripartite wig, holding a pick, hoe, and cord for a seed bag, which hangs over the left shoulder; a vertical band to the chest and lower body inscribed with hieroglyphic text giving the opening 'The illuminated one, the Osiris' and the name or title beginning with 'Neith'. 62 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.).
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.
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Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment for Neith
26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. Pale grey-green composition fragment of the upper half of a mummiform shabti wearing a tripartite wig, holding a pick, hoe, and cord for a seed bag, which hangs over the left shoulder; a vertical band to the chest and lower body inscribed with hieroglyphic text giving the opening 'The illuminated one, the Osiris' and the name or title beginning with 'Neith'. 62 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.).
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.