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Faience ushabtis

Four faience ushabtis (part of group including 25-2-1017, 25-1-1344, 25-2-1006, and 25-2-1047); one inscribed ushabti: [middle and lower portion of small ushabti (early Dynasty 25 based on name Ankh-piankhy); molded, sides blade-dressed, soft-baked coarse light colored paste, reddish core, greenish blue glaze, inscription incised very roughly [GLYPHS], no pilaster, base roughly formed]; three uninscribed ushabtis: [Type III 2(or 4)d, similar style to first; knobby features and baskets incised on backs]. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-2-1017
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Street G 7500
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 4.4 - 5.6 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/25/1925
  • Owner
    Ankhpiankhy (in Street G 7500)
  • Remarks
    Some ushabtis from group (grouped based on similarity of style) including 25-1-1344, 25-2-1006, 25-2-1017, 25-2-1047 inscribed for Ankhpiankhy.

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  • Ankhpiankhy (in Street G 7500)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Small set of inscribed and uninscribed ushabtis (25-1-1344, 25-2-1006, 25-2-1017, 25-2-1047), with several inscribed for Ankhpiankhy; found in Street G 7500 debris and G 7610 W.