International Fine Arts Auction 2018-05-20
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/19/2018
IMPORTANT EGYPTIAN 19TH DYNASTY SERPENTINE USHABTI
Important Egyptian carved serpentine ushabti inscribed for Paser, 19th Dynasty; of typical mummiform, the features exceptionally carved in serene expression, framed by a tripartite wig; the body with inscription, translated by Galerie G. Maspero as follows: "L'illuminé, le Chef des Soldats, Pa-Ser, justifié" ["The enlightened, the chief of the soldiers, Pa-Ser, justified"]; H: 7 3/4"
PROVENANCE
By repute, Estate of Jean-Joseph Tarayre
Galerie G. Maspero, Paris, acquired from the above
Estate of Ingrid B. Josephson, acquired from the above, with a copy of the invoice and the certificate of authenticity
$8,000 - 12,000\n