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Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment
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LOT 0026

Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment

SAITE PERIOD, 26TH DYNASTY, 664-525 B.C.

3 1/2 in. (96 grams, 90 mm).

Pale blue composition with detailed texture to the headcloth, pick and hoe held at the shoulders with cord supporting the seed bag over the shoulder; the lower body with two bands of crisp hieroglyphic text remaining.

Provenance

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.

Footnotes

Although the individual's name is lost, his titles: 'member of the elite' and 'mayor/prince/governor', indicate his high status.

CONDITION
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LOT 0026

Egyptian Blue Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti Fragment

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820

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