Large Ushabti of Taharqa

Unknownca. 690 B.C.E.-664 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Large mottled brown granite ushabti of Tirhaqa (688-663 BC).This ushabti is of the same type as 39.2 the stone is a very beautiful reddish-brown granite (?), with mottled blue and black veining.Condition: The back of the figure is worn apparently due to the action of water. The front is in perfect condition. Excellent workmanship.

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Title: Large Ushabti of Taharqa
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. 690 B.C.E.-664 B.C.E.
Type: Funerary Object
Rights: By exchange
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/49164/Large_Ushabti_of_Taharqa
Medium: Ankerite
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Dynasty: XXV Dynasty
Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (39.4 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm)
Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession number: 39.3

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