Egyptian large faience shabti for the Royal Herald Psamtek-men
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A large green glazed faience shabti figure with a moulded inscription on the dorsal pillar for the Royal Herald Psamtek-men. The inscription reads: “The illuminated one, the Osiris, the Royal Herald, Psamtek-men, his mother Ta-di-Neb-Hetep-et, justified”.
Psamtek-men was a high-ranking courtier to the pharaoh Amasis. The role of Royal Herald included diplomatic affairs, the communication of the king’s judgements, spokesman for the palace and numerous other important duties.
Culture
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty, reign of Amasis, 570-526 BC
Size
18 x 4.5 cms
Condition
Intact as shown, light chpping and areas of light wear to the glaze as seen in the photographs
Provenance
Ex. deceased estate, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; acquired mid 20th Century
For further reading on shabtis of Psamtek-men please see: Glenn Janes, Shabtis A Private View, catalogue number 93.
For another example of this shabti now in the Brooklyn Museum, USA, please see: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/116880