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C.J. Martin (Coins) & Ancient Art Ltd
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Brilliant Blue Shabti of Nes-Per-Nub
( Egypt
c. 1000 BC
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Medium
Faience Ushabti
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Signed/Inscribed/Dated
inscription for owner Nes-per-Nub, c. 1000 BC
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Dimensions
4.00cm wide
14.50cm high
3.50cm deep
(1.57 inches wide 5.71 inches high 1.38 inches deep)
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Literature:
cf. G. Daressy, ASAE, 1907, No. 142, the coffin and mummy of Nes-per-Nub were presented to the Austrian Government in 1893 by Egypt, and are in the Vienna Museum.
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Condition:
In superb condition, minor surface abrasion to top of head.
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Description / Expertise
21st Dynasty, circa. 1000 B.C,
Absolutely superb brilliant blue glazed Shabti figure of the Priest of Amun, Nes-per-Nub, with well modeled features and crisp black detailing and inscription, from the second Deir el Bahari Cache of the priests of Amun.
Typical mummiform composition, wears tripartite wig, arms well modeled crossed over the chest, hoe in each hand, basket on reverse, two lines of vertical inscription.
The quality, colour and condition of this piece are absolutely outstanding, very rarely find anything of this pedigree on the market.
*given dimensions excl. stand, height incl. stand 17cm.
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Status:
SOLD
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