Ushabti des Nes-ta-hi
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AR1119-10(B)
| Object: | Egyptian funerary statue, Ushepti of Nes-Ta-Hi |
| Material: | Mint Fayence. Approx. 80mm high. |
| Dimensions: | Approx. 80mm high. |
| Period: | 22nd Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period of Ancient Egypt. |
| Condition: | Almost perfect. Fully intact, not restored, despite the fragile nature of shabtis from this group. Hieroglyphs show some decay, but can be deciphered comparing them to the other pieces of this group. |
| Description: | Mummyform statue. Arms crossed in front of chest. Their exact position could be a clue to the Tanis region as origin of the figurine. Holding basket on the back. Typical wig for TIP shabtis. Stylized feet. Hieroglyphs in black paint on the front side, arranged in a vertical row.Usheptis from this group are special because of their detailed facial features, contrasting their otherwise simply shaped body. Hieroglyphs roughly "Osiris, Nes-ta-hi, maa-kheru".It is important to note, that all known shabtis of Nes-ta-hi have been in a private German collection since the 1960ies. It was only recently, that this collection has been dissolved and the figurines released to the market. We are happy being able to offer a selection of the best preserved pieces from this most interesting group. |
| References: | Cf. Shabti Collections, SC/82. |
| Provenience: | Possibly found in the Tanis region. In a private collection since the 1960ies in Hamburg, Germany. Dissolved approx. in 2002. Thereafter spread possesion. This piece was acquired in 2010 from a private collector. |
| Authenticity: | All our objects are guaranteed to be authentic and come with a lifetime return policy on this matter. |