Egyptian terracotta ushabti, 21st Dynasty

A nice Egyptian terracotta ushabti, 3rd Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, c. 1080 - 945 BC, well-molded with good detail, depicted mummiform, wearing short wig, arms folded at chest and holding a hoe, the pick likely detailed in black paint as is the wig. with hands together rather than crossed. An interesting example with the legs delineated. H: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm). Remnants of blue paint with black detail, repaired at midsection and with custom base. Ex collection of Grace Angus, Montreal, acquired in the 1980's; Ex Phoenix Gallery, New York.

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