Early Third Intermediate Period, Ca.1070-945 BC. A mummiform ushabti wearing a pain tripartite wig and a divine beard. The front lappets of the wig have horizontal lines on the lower edge. The arms are crossed on the chest, and the hands hold a pick in the left and a hoe in the right indicated in the relief. The right hand also holds the broad twisted rope for a disproportionately large round -bottomed basket that is carried behind the left shoulder. The facial details are fairly rudimentary but the eyes are quite large and have heavy lids. The ushabti is supported by a dorsal pillar with a horizontal notch indicating the lower edge of the back of the wig, and stands upon a trapezoidal base. A vertical column of inscription, added in slightly darker blue than the overall colour of the figure which is illegible.Size: L:(with stand) 210mm / W:40mm ; (with stand) 180gProvenance: Private London collection; ex. B. Kickx and J. Peeters collections, pre 1978, Belgium.