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An Egyptian Wood Ushabti of a Servant of the god Min, late 18th/early 19th Dynasty, circa 1319-1300 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Wood Ushabti of a Servant of the god Min
- Wood
- Height 9 1/16 in. 23 cm.
his hands crossed over his chest, and wearing a tripartite wig, the lower part of the body carved with eight lines of inscription.
Provenance
Merton Simpson Gallery, New York, 1970s
Condition
Very much as shown---there are a few large shallow surface chips on the wig, the back with a long check in the wood, natural flaws, and chipped areas, abrasions overall, note flaw on the proper left wig lappet, front of feet missing, nose and face rubbed and abraded, but it reads well and is finely done. The surface stained brown in modern times it seems.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.