Egyptian Faience Shabti of Tent-Aset

拍品描述

Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, circa 945-715 B.C. Mummiform figure depicted with a tripartite wig and holding two hoes in crossed hands, with a painted seed-bag on the reverse and a headband, and a hieroglyphic legend on the lower body naming “The Osiris, Tent-Aset, justified”; repaired; mounted on a perspex base. Cf. Janes, G., The Shabti Collections 5: A Selection from the Manchester Museum, Lymm, 2012, 288-290, for six examples of Tent-Aset shabtis. 90 grams total, 11.7 cm including stand (4 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of David Donlan (1947-2025), a dedicated and lifelong collector with a passion for the ancient world and the natural sciences, forming his collection from 1960s onwards, using many reputable dealers across the United Kingdom, including the well-regarded Coincraft and The Parthenon Gallery. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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