An ‘overseer’ shabti wearing the short sleeved tunic and projecting triangular shaped apron of daily life. The head wears a plain bipartite or duplex wig with a seshed headband tied at the back added in black. The left arm hangs down by the side of the body, and the right arm is folded above the waist and carries a whip added in black. The face is simply defined and has the eyes with brows added in black. The lower legs and feet are indicated in the modelling. A vertical column of inscription is painted on the front of the apron, although this is now illegible. 


CONDITION NOTE 1998: Surface loss, discolouration, worn, surface dirt.

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An ‘overseer’ shabti wearing the short sleeved tunic and projecting triangular shaped apron of daily life. The head wears a plain bipartite or duplex wig with a seshed headband tied at the back added in black. The left arm hangs down by the side of the body, and the right arm is folded above the waist and carries a whip added in black. The face is simply defined and has the eyes with brows added in black. The lower legs and feet are indicated in the modelling. A vertical column of inscription is painted on the front of the apron, although this is now illegible. CONDITION NOTE 1998: Surface loss, discolouration, worn, surface dirt.

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