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, placed in one column on the front of the legs. Text illegible., 404–343 BC; Late Period, 28th–30th Dynasty, Egypt. Height 7 cm., A small vertical figurine rendered in shades of blue and turquoise with areas of greenish patina and small patches of beige and brown, shown in profile against a neutral gray background, depicting a standing human-like figure with a headdress and a braided or lobed hairstyle, arms held close to the torso with hands crossed over the chest, a smooth elongated body and subtle surface texture with visible pitting and wear.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A01_055
License type
Rights managed
Available size
59.8Mb (1.1Mb) / 12.4in x 18.7in / 3732 x 5598 (300dpi)