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EGYPTIAN WHITE FAIENCE SHABTI FOR KHAEMWASET
RAMESSIDE PERIOD, 19TH-20TH DYNASTY, 1305-1080 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (87 grams, 13.3 cm high).
RAMESSIDE PERIOD, 19TH-20TH DYNASTY, 1305-1080 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (87 grams, 13.3 cm high).
With black applied detailing to the face, arms, tools and block of hieroglyphic text to the lower body giving the dedication 'The illuminated one, the Osiris, Sem-(priest), Khaemwaset, true of voice.'
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Alex Malloy, New York, U.S.A., 1970-1980s.
Ex U.S.A. collection.
Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity ($2900.00).
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1868,0709.8.
FOOTNOTES:
Although lacking the title 'King's son', this shabti is probably for Prince Khaemwaset, offspring of Ramesses II, who was Sem-priest in the temple of Ptah at Memphis.
