Lord of the North Wind, Governor of the Southern Oasis, holding a seed-sack over his back and wearing a double wig of straight and echeloned curls, the nine lines of engraved inscription naming the owner, his titles, and reciting Spell VI of the Book of the Dead on his behalf, the implements formerly painted.
An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Ushabti of Neb-mehyt (Nebmehite), 19th Dynasty, 1292-1190 B.C.
This limestone ushabti from Egypt's 19th Dynasty depicts Neb-mehyt, a high-ranking official, rendered in the traditional funerary figurine style with a seed-sack across his shoulders and an elaborate double wig of alternating curl patterns. The piece features nine lines of engraved hieroglyphic text that identify the owner, list his titles including Governor of the Southern Oasis, and invoke Spell VI from the Book of the Dead to ensure his continued service in the afterlife. Originally enhanced with polychrome pigmentation, this finely carved example exemplifies the functional and artistic sophistication of New Kingdom funerary sculpture.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
December 3, 2024
Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000
Lot 404
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