Egyptian Wooden Shabti
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A wooden Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure with square base, painted detailing to the face, tripartite wig, collar, vertical band of hieroglyphic text on the body and the dorsal pillar; 'Ant Maspero', son of the famous French archaeologist Gaston Maspero, written in pencil to the base. 170 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously with Rouen, Paris, France, 4 November 1975, lot 9; accompanied by the original Rouen invoice.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A wooden Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure with square base, painted detailing to the face, tripartite wig, collar, vertical band of hieroglyphic text on the body and the dorsal pillar; 'Ant Maspero', son of the famous French archaeologist Gaston Maspero, written in pencil to the base. 170 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously with Rouen, Paris, France, 4 November 1975, lot 9; accompanied by the original Rouen invoice.
Condition Report: Fine condition.