26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. A largeposition turquoise shabti standing on a rectangular base, holding crook and flail, seed bag over shoulder, wearing wig and false beard and modelled with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, nine horizontal panels of hieroglyphs wrapped around the lower body; pillar to reverse. 364 grams, 20.5 cm high (8 in.). Old European private collection. Acquired in Zurich, Austria, 1990s. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]