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Faience ushabtis (cf. 27-4-1074, same type); very fine hard paste with outer part discolored blue by glaze, good pale green glaze, hoes and cord and basket incised only (cf. 27-4-1076 through 27-4-1078), well cut faces and baskets, beards varying but not incised: c) two examples; wig formed above pilaster, large bands.
Illustration: No

Details

ID
HUMFA_27-4-1075c
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_27-4-1075c; 27-4-1075c
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
Entry Date
04/15/1927 through 04/21/1927
Title
Faience ushabtis
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
Height: c1) 11.5 cm; c2) 11.4 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Pit G 7450 X II, debris
Remarks
27-4-1075c: (c1) = MFA 29.2965
Problems/Questions
MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

Photos 3