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An Egyptian Turquoise Faience Ushabti of the Divine Adoratrice Henut-tawy, late 21st/early 22nd Dynasty, circa 980-930 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Turquoise Faience Ushabti of the Divine Adoratrice Henut-tawy
- Faience
- Height 6 1/8 in. 15.6 cm.
holding hoes and seed-sack and wearing a tripartite wig bound in a diadem, her eyes with long eyebrows and cosmetic lines, the details and six lines of inscription painted in black: “The illuminated one, the Osiris, the 'Divine Adoratrice’ Henut-tawy, she speaks: Oh, these ushabtis…"
Provenance
George Anastase Michaelides (1900-1973), acquired in the 1940s
Pierre Bergé & associés, Drouot Montaigne, Paris, May 26th, 2011, no. 121, illus.
Pierre Bergé & associés, Drouot Montaigne, Paris, May 26th, 2011, no. 121, illus.
The Divine Adoratrice Henut-tawy was probably the daughter of Pinudjem II, High Priest of Amun. At this time the High Priests of Amun ruled Upper Egypt from Thebes, while Lower Egypt was ruled by kings from Tanis in the Delta.
Condition
Very good and as shown, 2 small chips or flaws on one wrist, minor stains and abrasions.
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. G. Janes, Shabtis, a Private View, Paris, 2002, no. 58.