Ancient Egyptian - Oushebti inscribed in the name of Dit-Mery - formerly in the Julian Bird collection - 1069–732
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Ancient Egyptian shabti in white ceramic with ventral inscription reading wsjr dit-mry, 12.1 cm high, from the Third Intermediate Period (XXI–XXIV Dynasty, 1069–732 BCE), provenance Julian Bird Collection, acquired at Galerie Parthenon, London in 2007, with a black metal display stand.
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Egyptian ushebti dating from the Third Intermediate Period (-1069 / -732)
White ceramic shabti with a ventral inscribed column
Mummiform figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The facial features and the wig are enhanced in black, as well as the pectoral.
Arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of hoes. At the back, a sack on the back with cross-hatched lines and water jars suspended from a yoke.
The statuette bears a ventral inscription down to the bottom of the legs in black surrounded by a linear border, meaning: wsjr dit-mry "the Osiris Dit-Mery".
Under the feet, a five-point star painted
Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 24th Dynasties, 1069 to 732 BCE.
Height 12.1 cm - Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: Julian Bird Collection, Acquired at the Parthenon Gallery in London in 2007 - M1097
The statuette is showcased by an elegant black metal stand supplied with the object.
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
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Translated by Google TranslateEgyptian ushebti dating from the Third Intermediate Period (-1069 / -732)
White ceramic shabti with a ventral inscribed column
Mummiform figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The facial features and the wig are enhanced in black, as well as the pectoral.
Arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of hoes. At the back, a sack on the back with cross-hatched lines and water jars suspended from a yoke.
The statuette bears a ventral inscription down to the bottom of the legs in black surrounded by a linear border, meaning: wsjr dit-mry "the Osiris Dit-Mery".
Under the feet, a five-point star painted
Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 24th Dynasties, 1069 to 732 BCE.
Height 12.1 cm - Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: Julian Bird Collection, Acquired at the Parthenon Gallery in London in 2007 - M1097
The statuette is showcased by an elegant black metal stand supplied with the object.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for Cultural Object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Troisième période intermédiaire, XXIème à XXIV dynastie, 1069 à 732 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Oushebti inscribed in the name of Dit-Mery - formerly in the Julian Bird collection - 1069–732
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2007
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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