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Faience ushabtis

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: d) three examples; large bands, crudely cut fingers: d1) lappet not marked on pilaster; d2) wig formed above pilaster; d3) wig formed above pilaster. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_27-4-1075d
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7450 X II, debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: d1) 11.7 cm; d2) 11.8 cm; d3) 11.7 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 29.2966, 29.2967
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/15/1927 through 04/21/1927
  • Remarks
    27-4-1075d: (d1) = MFA 29.2966, (d3) = MFA 29.2967
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7450

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery