Faience, 26.64 grams, 104.27 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in light blue/white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Provenance: ex an old English collection. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition with good facial details.