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Green Faience Ushabti

 Item — Container: SpC.1000.001.Box20
Identifier: SpC.1000.001.049

Dates

  • Majority of material found in New Kingdom-Roman Period
  • Majority of material found in Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • Majority of material found in 1880-1890

Conditions Governing Access

Box28, Grant Applications Folder has restricted contents. All other content is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 31.44 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

18cm green faience ushabti with an osiris beard, tools in both hands, and a basket over his shoulder. Very well detailed with 9 horizontal rows of heiroglyphics around the front of the piece. Column vertically down back. Major discoloration throughout that is degrading the glaze. Evidence of previous restoration using resin-like material that has since failed.

Preservation Note: minor evidence of potential chemical deterioration or breaking/cracking/flaking.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the McDaniel College Repository

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