Egyptian large shabti of Amenemonet

E415

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A large glazed faience shabti figure with moulded and painted details. The three vertical lines of hieroglyphs record the name as Amenemonet, Prophet of Amen.

Culture
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1050-730 BC

Condition
Intact as shown (foot attached inside base so not inspected)

Size
Size: 14.5 x 6.4 cms, 17 cms including base

Provenance
Ex. private collection, London, UK; acquired in the UK between the 1970’s-1990’s. The base is indicative of an older collection provenance.
Mounted on an early 20th Century wood base

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Shabti figures

Shabtis (also known as shawabtis or ushabtis) are small human figures, usually mummiform in shape, which were placed in tombs to replace and act as servants of the deceased in the afterlife - Read on.....
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