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An Alabaster Ushabti, early 18th Dynasty, 1540-1470 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Alabaster Ushabti
- Height from modern base 5 9/16 in. 14.1 cm.
wearing a striated tripartite wig and ribbed beard, his face with contoured eyebrows and cosmetic lines in relief, remains of green pigment on the wig and black pigment on the face.
Provenance
Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel, 1976
Condition
very good, slight surface wear on wig, face, and end of nose, cemented or glued to base
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. Aubert, Statuettes égyptiennes, pl. 3, and Geschenk des Nils, no. 187.