Caption

Ushabti, Mummy-shaped figurine, back supported on a flat pillar. Feet missing. Arms crossed on the chest, right folded over left. Hoes in both hands; in the right hand a string on which a basket is slung over the left shoulder. Slightly convex tools. On the head, a smooth, three-part wig. Round face, clearly marked large eyes, wide nose, mouth in a slight grimace. Engraved inscription in one column on the front of the legs text illegible. 404–343 BC; Late Period, 28th–30th Dynasty, Egypt. Ushabti; height 7 cm., A small carved figure shaped like a standing wrapped mummy with crossed arms and a stylized beard and wig, shown against a plain gray background; the object is predominantly turquoise blue with areas of lighter blue and pale green patina and small spots of brownish discoloration and wear.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_054

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.8Mb (1.2Mb) / 12.4in x 18.7in / 3732 x 5598 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ushabti Mummy-shaped figurine back supported flat pillar Feet missing Arms crossed chest right folded left Hoes hands right hand string basket slung left shoulder Slightly convex tools head smooth three-part wig Round face marked large eyes wide nose mouth slight grimace Engraved inscription column front legs text illegible 404–343 Bc Late Period 28th–30th Dynasty Egypt height 7 cm small carved figure shaped standing wrapped mummy crossed arms stylized beard wig shown plain gray background object predominantly turquoise blue areas lighter blue pale green patina small spots brownish discoloration wear.