A pale blue faience shabti. The figure is wearing the headband and net basket on the back, and a frontal panel of vertical hieroglyphs, which translate as "The Osiris, the Singer of Amun, Nesi-Khonsu" ("belonging to Khons"). The shabti probably comes from Thebes, and the title "Singer or Chantress of Amun" and "Khons" in the name is referring to het Amun- and Khons temple in Karnak.
Egyptian Third Intermediate period: 21-22nd Dynasty: Circa 1085-713 BC.
Fine condition; complete and intact.
Height 11.7 cms (4.6 ins)
Provenance: Ex German collection purchased 2008 from Harlan J Berk Ltd. Chicago, USA, with copy of their entry.
The name 'Nes-Chonsu' is very popular in the Third Intermediate Period. Both male and female people can wear it. Since the location where it was found is unknown and there is no title or affiliation information, this figure cannot be assigned to a specific person.