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Fragments of faience ushabtis

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Three head ends + middle sections of faience ushabtis, Type III 2d: 1) greenish paste, faded green glaze, beard incised, hands crossed and opposite, wooden hoe and incised cord in right hand, basket on back, metal hoe in left hand, implements in relief, horizontal line marking end of lappet wig, uninscribed, pilaster; 2) (similar to 1) brownish paste, faded green glaze, beard flat and broken off in middle; 3) (similar to 1 and 2, but not so well made) greyish white paste, faded green glaze, beard flat, cord not incised, uninscribed. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_27-4-1209b
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Street G 7500, debris [E] of mastabas G 7520 and G 7530-7540: G 7530
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 1): 10 cm; 2): 6.7 cm; 3): 5.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/22/1927

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