Oushebti inscribed on the dorsal column in the name of Hekaemsaf, superintendent of the royal fleet He is wearing a tripartite wig and holding his instruments. Green earthenware. Some foxing. Egypt, XXVIth dynasty, reign of Amasis, c. 570-526 B.C. Height : 17,5 cm Provenance: Maurice Fenaille Collection (1855-1937), then by descent. The tomb was discovered by Alessandro Barsanti in 1903. An Egyptian Green Faience Ushabti Figure for Hekaemsaf, 26th Dynasty, Reign of Amasis

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