Name: A rare Egyptian Faience Royal Shabti for Prince Hornakht, Libyan Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 1388 - 1351/50 BCE
Brand: Richard Banks
SKU: EU2211a
Price: 7038.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

A rare Egyptian Faience Royal Shabti for Prince Hornakht, Libyan Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 1388 - 1351/50 BCE

£7,038.00

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Made from faience with green glaze and details in black, wearing a short wig with detailed curls, eyes, nose, and mouth

in detailed relief, right arm at side, left arm crossed over chest holding whip in raised relief, a single column of hieroglyphic text on front naming the owner as “Horn-akht” (by style); the premiere prophet of Amun at Tanis. He was buried with his father, Osorkon II.

Prince Hornakht was the son of pharaoh Osorkon II of the 22nd Dynasty. He was appointed by Osorkon II to the office of chief priest of Amun at Tanis to strengthen this king's authority in Lower Egypt. However, this was primarily a political move on Osorkon II's part since Hornakht died before the age of 10.

Dimensions: Height: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Condition: Despite some encrustation to the surface and minor losses to the base and back, overall intact and in very good condition.

Provenance: Private French collection of Mr. J.M. assembled between 1930 - 1970, sold by judicial request by Digard Auction, Paris, 7 February 2011, lot #105. Accompanied by the French certificate of exportation for cultural goods #126305.

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