Egyptian shabti for the priest Ahmose

E32

£425.00

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A pale blue glazed faience shabti figure with moulded details and inscription. The shabti is inscribed “Illuminating the Osiris, the priest Ahmose”.

Culture
Egypt, Dynasty XXX to early Ptolemaic, 4th Century BC

Size
12.8 x 3.2 cms

Condition
Intact apart from some minor chipping to the surface glaze

Provenance

Ex. collection: Julian Bird, London, UK; acquired in Christies, London, 2006. Formerly in a private collection, London, formed in the 1970’s to early 1980’s.

Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Bird’s collection notes for this item.

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