Egyptian shabti of Nes-Djehuty, probably ex. de Rustafjell collection

E55

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A small pale green glazed faience moulded shabti figure inscribed “Nes-Djehuty, born (to) Sh(ep)-en-Iset”.

Culture
Egypt, Western Thebes, Late Dynastic Period, 730-332 BC

Size
6.9 x 2 cms

Condition
Areas of surface wear as seen in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. deceased estate, Berkshire, UK. Probably ex. Robert de Rustafjell collection and sold at auction in 1913 (part of lot 652, Anderson Galleries, New York, USA) to Maggs Brothers in London.

For another example of this shabti please see: The Shabti Collections volume 5, Manchester Museum, Glenn Janes; catalogue number 212.

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