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LOT 0530
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
EGYPTIAN PAINTED LIMESTONE SHABTI FOR ABET-IYIRY
LATE NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1100 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (162 grams, 13.3 cm).
LATE NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1100 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (162 grams, 13.3 cm).
With remains of pigment to the tripartite wig, face and eyes; vertical band of hieroglyphic inscription in black on the front giving dedication: 'sḥḏ wsir Ꜣbt-iyiry(?) mꜢʾ ḫrw' ‘The illuminated, the Osiris, Abet-iyiry(?), true of voice’; with remains of red borders and red detailing to the back.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA48977.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
