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Description : XIXth Dynasty, circa 1350-1200 B.C., being the symbolic servant from a nobleman's tomb, hieroglyphs front and back, identifying the subject as Ra-em-weset. 9 in. A rare and special medium for ushabtis, which were more commonly made of faience, wood or terracotta. Purchased in 1977 from dealer Lucien Viola, New York City. Copies of Viola's cover letter, bill of sale, descriptive listing and an account statement naming this item are available. This item was formerly in the collection of early 20th century Cairo dealer Maurice Nahman, a friend of Howard Carter's! Lucien Viola currently resides in Morocco where he continues to run Galerie L'Ibis. He has donated Egyptian antiquities to such esteemed institutions as the Louvre and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Mr. Viola is proud to count John Lennon and Yoko Ono among his former clients. The Collection of Dr. Malcolm Hardy, Chapel Hill, NC
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