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Fragments of faience ushabtis

Lot of broken (one complete) crude faience ushabtis, Type III 2d, but many details lacking; molded (two, possibly three molds), blue glaze: all from larger mold soft white paste, blade-dressed at back with two horizontal grooves cut, upper one just below shoulders indicates line of back lappet, lower one below waist at back; all from smaller mold, soft drab paste, finger-dressed at back; intermediate mold (?) (two examples) soft white paste, finger-dressed at back. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-1-241
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7012 A
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: smaller figures: 6.3 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/07/1926

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7012

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery