396 - Egyptian Green Stone Shabti Fragment of Padihorresnet, Chief Steward of Amun. The Peter Clayton Egyptian Collection (Lots 1-32 & 391-500)

Egyptian Green Stone Shabti Fragment of Padihorresnet, Chief Steward of Amun. The Peter Clayton Egyptian Collection (Lots 1-32 & 391-500) Late Period, Reign of Necho, 26th Dynasty, 609-593 B.C. Upper torso fragment with crossed hands, horizontal bands of hieroglyphic text to back and front, display stand with legend 'Ushabti of Pedihorresni, Court Chamberlain XXVI Dyn.'; son of Akhanenru. 30.6 grmas total, 48 mm including stand (1 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired Portabello Road, 14 December 1957, for 5 shillings. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card by Peter Clayton, collection no.5. Padihorresnet served as the chief steward of the God s Wife of Amun, Nitokris, during the reign of Necho. His monumental tomb (TT 196) is in the Asasif necropolis at Thebes alongside other high officials of the early 26th Dynasty. Padihorresnet's hardstone shabtis lack a back pillar, linking them more closely to the previous 25th Dynasty than to those of the 26th. 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.