Egyptian whistle, (2) bowls, & Ushabti, ex-museum
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Description
Egyptian whistle, (2) bowls, & Ushabti, ex-museum, Incl. (1) terracotta bird form whistle mounted to acrylic stand and (2) bowls, probably c. 100 BCE-200 CE, each with accession numbers to underside, 3"h x 3"l x 2.5"w (bird), 5"h (total), 2.5"dia (bowls), and an Ushabti, probably c. 600-500 BCE, molded and incised unglazed clay, representing a servant for the afterlife in mummy form, holding the symbolic pick and hoe, remnant white pigment and lettering visible, accession number verso, 7"h
Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum; the Ushabti purchased by Museum acquisitions fund in 1929
Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum; the Ushabti purchased by Museum acquisitions fund in 1929
Condition
Good, all intact with no repairs or restorations observed, old weathered surfaces **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Egyptian whistle, (2) bowls, & Ushabti, ex-museum
Estimate $400 - $600
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