This is the rating and price for Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 25Th Dynasty, Reign Of Taharqa/Tanwetamani, Ca. 690 To 656 Bce. A Carved Serpentine Ushabti Bust, Of Typical Mummiform, With Hoes Visible In Either Hand At His Shoulders. The Head Features Well Executed Eyes, Wig, Ears, And Implements Indicating This Was Meant For A High-Ranking Official - Probably Chief Lector Priest Petamenophis. Remains Of Black Pigment On Reverse. Size: 2.5 W X 3.25 H (6.4 Cm X 8.3 Cm), 5 H (12.7 Cm) On Included Custom Stand.

About the lot N° 3
Title : Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 25Th Dynasty, Reign Of Taharqa/Tanwetamani, Ca. 690 To 656 Bce. A Carved Serpentine Ushabti Bust, Of Typical Mummiform, With Hoes Visible In Either Hand At His Shoulders. The Head Features Well Executed Eyes, Wig, Ears, And Implements Indicating This Was Meant For A High-Ranking Official - Probably Chief Lector Priest Petamenophis. Remains Of Black Pigment On Reverse. Size: 2.5 W X 3.25 H (6.4 Cm X 8.3 Cm), 5 H (12.7 Cm) On Included Custom Stand.
Condition report : Fragmentary with abraded surface as shown, but still quite a wonderful and rare example of a once quite important ushabti.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, Asia
Sale date : 25 Oct 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale