Large Egyptian Turquoise Glazed Shabti with Hieroglyphs
New Kingdom, 1525-1070 BC. A large glazed composition shabti with tripartite wig and hooked false beard, seed-bag to the left shoulder, nekhakha flail and short-handled heka crook in the crossed hands, dorsal pillar and rectangular base; nine bands of hieroglyphic text from Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead to the lower body. 392 grams total, 21.5cm including stand (8 1/2"). Bonham's Auction, 1999 (mixed lot"). Helios Gallery, Wiltshire, UK, December, 1999. G.M.R.H. collection, West London, UK.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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New Kingdom, 1525-1070 BC. A large glazed composition shabti with tripartite wig and hooked false beard, seed-bag to the left shoulder, nekhakha flail and short-handled heka crook in the crossed hands, dorsal pillar and rectangular base; nine bands of hieroglyphic text from Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead to the lower body. 392 grams total, 21.5cm including stand (8 1/2"). Bonham's Auction, 1999 (mixed lot"). Helios Gallery, Wiltshire, UK, December, 1999. G.M.R.H. collection, West London, UK.
Condition Report: Fine condition.