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An Egyptian turquoise glazed composition shabti of prince Khaemwaset image 1
An Egyptian turquoise glazed composition shabti of prince Khaemwaset image 2
Lot 282

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1 May 2013, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

£6,000 - £8,000

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An Egyptian turquoise glazed composition shabti of prince Khaemwaset
New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 19th Dynasty, circa 1279-1213 B.C.
Shown wearing daily dress and carrying agricultural implements, with details in dark blue including his short wig with side-lock, designating him as a Sem priest of Ptah at Memphis, the text on the kilt naming him as 'Sem-priest and King's son Khaemwaset', set against a round topped back support, the reverse with two columns of hieroglyphs with part of the shabti formula: 'He says O though shabti, if one assigns, if one reckons, if one summons me that I act, here I am you shall say', 6in (15cm) high

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Provenance:
With Barakat, Beverly Hills:
Omar Pasha Sultan Collection, (1806-1871).

There is a similar example in the Cairo Museum (inv. 7701).

Saleroom notices

Please note regarding provenance: The shabti has not been published as part of the Omar Pasha Sultan Collection.

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