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    egyptian shabti for nes-chonsu circa 850 bc.

    Antique Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.
    • Antique Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.
    • Antique Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.
    • Antique Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.

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    A pale green faience shabti. The figure is wearing the headband and net basket on the back, and a a frontal panel of vertical hieroglyphs, which translate as "The Osiris,the Singer of Amun, Nesi-Khonsu" ("belonging to Khons").

     
    Third Intermediate period: 21-22nd Dynasty: Circa 1085-713 BC.
     
    The shabti probably comes from Thebes, and the title "Singer of Amun" and "Khons" in the name is referring to het Amun- and Khons temple in Karnak.
     
    For the name of the owner of this shabti, see Ranke I, pg 178, no20.
     
    Fine condition complete and intact very minor surface chip to face.
    Height 12 cms (4.7 ins)
     
    Provenance: Ex German collection purchased 2008 from Galerie BB-Antiken & Asiatika, Michael Betz, with copy of invoice.
     
    The name 'Nes-Chonsu' is very popular in the Third Intermediate Period. Both male and female people can wear it. The location where it was found is unknown and there is no title or affiliation information, so this figure cannot be assigned to a specific person.
    All items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
     
    Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: NTQE3TTKW

    Height (cm):
    12
    Price: £795.00

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