Head of an ushabti figure

Head of an ushabti figure
 New Kingdom, Dynasties XIX–XX 1295 BCE-1069 BCE

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
faience
Measurements
3.4 × 3.2 × 2.7 cm
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
24E-D1A
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Aug. Schwalky Esq., 1868
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Gallery location
Not on display

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