Egypt - Inscribed Shabtis Figurine > Lot No. 506

Description:
Late Period (circa 664-343 BC). Pale green glazed composition shabti holding a pick and hoe and with a seed bag suspended from the left shoulder; the frontal column is impressed with hieroglyphic text.

Measurements:
155mm.

Condition:
Fine, with old repair to lower section.

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £600
High estimate: £800

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,500