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Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate period, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 945 BCE. A hand-built faience ushabti figure that is covered in attractive light-blue glaze. The figure stands in mummiform with fused legs, holds the symbolic pick and hoe in arms crossed atop the chest, and has a large seed bag draped behind both shoulders. The minimalist countenance bears almond-shaped eyes beneath thin brows, a pointed chin, and cupped ears, all beneath a tripartite wig and a black-painted headband. A hieroglyphic inscription down the front of the legs identifies this individual as a woman named Tajuheryt (also Tayuheryt). Size: 1.2" W x 3.2" H (3 cm x 8.1 cm); 3.6" H (9.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection, acquired from Artemis Gallery, February 13, 2015, Lot 4; ex-private Lewis collection, Washington, USA, acquired from an English auction house
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Condition
Minor abrasions and pitting to face and body, with light fading to areas of glaze pigment and hieroglyphic inscription, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and nice traces of original pigmented glaze throughout. Hieroglyphic inscription is still legible. Old inventory label behind legs.