Ancient Egyptian 'Miniature' Shabti
Faience, 2.61 grams; 38.14 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC, 26th Dynasty. A miniature light blue faience shabti of mummy form with simple stylized features. These lower quality simple examples would have been used in the burial of lower status Egyptians. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Provenance: ex old English collection. A good piece in very fine condition.