42 - Egyptian Blue-Glazed Faience Shabti for Hornakht, Born of Nefertyti. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Slender olive-green mummiform shabti wearing a lappet wig and a false beard, with arms crossed, the left hand holding a pick and the right a hoe and the cord of a seed bag, which hangs from the back shoulder; with nine horizontal bands of deeply incised hieroglyphs on the lower body, giving the Book of the Dead spell and the names of the owner, Hornakht, and his mother, Nefertyti; mounted on a custom-made stand with an old 'Ancient Egyptian B.C.900' label. Cf. shabti of the same owner in the British Museum under EA59749. 80.9 grams total, 16 cm high including stand (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Blue-Glazed Faience Shabti for Hornakht, Born of Nefertyti. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Slender olive-green mummiform shabti wearing a lappet wig and a false beard, with arms crossed, the left hand holding a pick and the right a hoe and the cord of a seed bag, which hangs from the back shoulder; with nine horizontal bands of deeply incised hieroglyphs on the lower body, giving the Book of the Dead spell and the names of the owner, Hornakht, and his mother, Nefertyti; mounted on a custom-made stand with an old 'Ancient Egyptian B.C.900' label. Cf. shabti of the same owner in the British Museum under EA59749. 80.9 grams total, 16 cm high including stand (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century. Accompanied by a copy of an illustrated academic report with translation by Simone Musso. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.