AN EGYPTIAN WHITE FAIENCE GLAZED SHABTI FOR THE LADY OF THE HOUSE INHAY.
New-Kingdom, Dynasty 19, ca. 1292-1185 BCE
H. 14 cm

Provenance
Formerly with, M.E. Gern, Zurich 8.3.1984

Exhibition
Antikenmuseum und Basel, Ramses Göttlicher Herrscher Am Nil, 17/12/2016-18/06/2017

Depicted mummiform, wearing a long black wig, a broad collar. The arms folded over the chest, are holding hoes. The body inscribed with a single column of hieroglyphic text with the name of "Lady of the House, Inhay".
The term "Lady of the House" (ancient Egyptian: nb.t-pr) was a widely used designation for married women in ancient Egypt, reflecting their position as the overseers of the household. This title, which first appeared during the Old Kingdom, was frequently paired with other titles to indicate a woman's social standing and her range of responsibilities. Beautiful state of conservation.

Estimate: 2000 - 2500 CHF