An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Shabti for the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh, Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945 - 713 BCE Architectural Reference: Z

Reference: Z

A truly lovely example

Non-functional and purely ceremonial

almost buttery polish indicates skilled lapidary work consistent with Classic-period Mesoamerican jade craftsmanship

She is the niece of Emily Kngwarreye and the younger sister of Kathleen Petyarre

An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Shabti for the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh, Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945 - 713 BCE Architectural Reference: ZThis fine shabti is for the priests daughter, the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh. Of bright, blue glazed faience, she is shown mummiform with details in black pigment, wearing a tripartite wig, her crossed arms with clenched hands each holding agricultural tools for work in the afterlife, a vertical column of text at the front reads: "The Osiris, Djed khonsu iwes ankh, true of voice". Medium: Faience Dimensions: Height: 10. 5 cm (4. 13 inches) Condition: