Late Period, circa 664-525 BC A mummiform ushabti in a light blue glazed faience, wearing a plain tripartite wig, and a divine beard; the arms are crossed on the chest, and the hand hold a pick in the left, and a hoe in the right; the right hand also holds the cord of a basket which is carried behind the left shoulder; the facial details are well defined; the ushabti has a dorsal pillar, with a horizontal notch indicating the bottom of the rear lappet of the wig, and stands upon a trapezoidal base.Size: L:135mm / W:38mm ; 88gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.