Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Property from an Illinois Private Collection
An Egyptian Limestone Ushabti, 19th Dynasty, 1305-1196 B.C.
Auction Closed
December 5, 03:41 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
inscribed for ‘Huy, Lady of the House’ with five lines of inscription from chapter XXXB of the Book of the Dead, wearing a tripartite wig leaving the ears uncovered, carrying a hoe and pick in her crossed hands, a yoke and water pot behind her back, her broad face with finely arched eyebrows.
Height 19.7 cm.
English private collection
British art market (Christie’s, London, April 28th, 2004, no. 336, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
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