An Egyptian polychrome wood overseer shabti
New Kingdom, circa 1500-1069 B.C.
Wearing a tripartite wig, broad collar and characteristic long kilt and triangular apron, the arms crossed at the chest, a single column of text on the kilt reading: 'Instructions of Osiris Bak-aay, justified', details in red and black, 21cm high 注脚Provenance:
Léon Rodrigues-Ely (1924-1973), Marseille, France.
Archéologie-Art Islamique, Collections Léon Rodriques-Ely; Christie's, Paris, 6 May 2015, lot 74.
Private collection, UK, acquired from the above sale.