EGYPTIAN STONE SHABTI OF LADY HUTIAY

ew Kingdom, 19th–20th Dynasty, ca. 1292–1077 BC. A stone shabti, carved in traditional mummiform shape, with a broad upper body and tapering lower section. The figure wears a finely striated tripartite wig, secured by a raised band across the forehead, framing a stylised face with prominent eyes, nose and lips. The arms are crossed over the chest, with both hands holding agricultural implements. A broad collar is indicated beneath the chin, while a single vertical column of incised hieroglyphic inscriptions extends down the front of the lower body. Translation SHD wsir HwtiAy " Illuminate the osirs, (the lady) Hutiay". For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA8712. Size: 10.8 cm Provenance: Private European collection; Ex. Belgian collection, 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Lisa Sartini, Egyptologist PHD of Chimera Heritage Consultants.

Stima:€3,583.29

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