Ancient Egyptian Wooden Polychrome Ushabti of a Chantress of Amun This rare ceremonial plaque is

This rare ceremonial plaque is hammered from a copper-based alloy and decorated in repoussé with classic Chavín iconography

from the estate of Ronald Blatt (owner of Blatt Billiards

authentic "desert patina" with light mineral encrustations and traces of the original clay slip

Traces of the personal name remain

This is a fine example of early Greek cosmetic pottery and a strong addition to any classical antiquities collection

Ancient Egyptian Wooden Polychrome Ushabti of a Chantress of Amun This rare ceremonial plaque isEgyptian Wooden Polychrome Ushabti of a Chantress of Amun New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, ca. 12921189 BCE Egypt A finely carved wooden ushabti of mummiform type, depicted with arms folded across the chest and wearing a tripartite wig rendered in black pigment. The face is sensitively modeled with large almond shaped eyes and a subtle smile, retaining attractive traces of original polychromy including red brown flesh tones, black hair, and a yellow ground.