An Egyptian blue glazed composition overseer shabti for Mahuhotep
New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, circa 1295-1070 B.C.
Wearing tripartite wig, broad collar and characteristic kilt, holding agricultural implements in his crossed hands, a single column of text running down the kilt, painted details in black, 12.5cm high注脚Provenance:
Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 and 1980; and thence by descent.
Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 8 May 2013, lot 131 (part lot).
Private collection, UK, acquired from the above sale.