AN EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE SHABTI FOR THE OVERSEER OF THE ROYAL SHIPS HEKAEMSAF

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PROPERTY FROM AN AUSTRALIAN PRIVATE COLLECTIONLots 11-13, 34, 38, 42, 44, 45, 49-53

AN EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE SHABTI FOR THE OVERSEER OF THE ROYAL SHIPS HEKAEMSAF

LATE PERIOD, 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.

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AN EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE SHABTI FOR THE OVERSEER OF THE ROYAL SHIPS HEKAEMSAF
LATE PERIOD, 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
With inscribed back pillar reading: 'Shabti of the Osirid, Overseer of Royal Ships, Hekaemsaf, behold you shall answer at any time'
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 14-15 December 1981, lot 76 (part lot).
Private collection, Australia.

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Lot Essay

The tomb of Hekaemsaf was discovered by Alexandre Barsanti in the necropolis of Saqqara to the East of the pyramid of Unas in 1903. In total 401 shabtis were found. His other titles include 'Prince', 'Seal-bearer of the King of Upper and Lower Egypt', 'Sole Friend', 'Controller of the Palace', 'Overseer of the Storehouse of Refreshments' and 'Overseer of the Double Treasury of the Residence', all offices held under King Amasis (570-526 B.C.).

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