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737 - Egyptian Blue Glazed Shabti. 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period, 380-30 B.C. Slender mummiform type standing on an integral plinth, wearing a lappet wig with crossed arms holding agricultural tools; plain, broad dorsal pillar; with an old collector's note: 'Ancient Egyptian Exceedingly fine statuette in beautiful blue glaze B.C. 700 A very choice & desirable specimen from Lord Grenfell's collection. Excavated at Thebes'; mounted on a custom-made stand with label on the underside: 'Egyptian B.C. 700 Lord Grenfell's Collection. Excavated at Thebes'. Cf. Chappaz, J.-L., Les figurines fun raires gyptiennes du Mus e d art et d histoire et de quelques collections priv es, Geneva, 1984, p. 136, no. 180, for a similarly proportioned anepigraphic shabti with broad dorsal pillar. 28 grams, 10.8 cm (38 grams total, 12.6 cm high including stand) (4 1/4 in. (5 in.)). [No Reserve]
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Egyptian Blue Glazed Shabti. 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period, 380-30 B.C. Slender mummiform type standing on an integral plinth, wearing a lappet wig with crossed arms holding agricultural tools; plain, broad dorsal pillar; with an old collector's note: 'Ancient Egyptian Exceedingly fine statuette in beautiful blue glaze B.C. 700 A very choice & desirable specimen from Lord Grenfell's collection. Excavated at Thebes'; mounted on a custom-made stand with label on the underside: 'Egyptian B.C. 700 Lord Grenfell's Collection. Excavated at Thebes'. Cf. Chappaz, J.-L., Les figurines fun raires gyptiennes du Mus e d art et d histoire et de quelques collections priv es, Geneva, 1984, p. 136, no. 180, for a similarly proportioned anepigraphic shabti with broad dorsal pillar. 28 grams, 10.8 cm (38 grams total, 12.6 cm high including stand) (4 1/4 in. (5 in.)). [No Reserve] Excavated Thebes, Egypt. Ex Lord Grenfell's (1896-1926) collection, UK. From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century. 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.
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