many heart scarabs bear part or all of what is known as Chapter 30B from the Book of the Dead
a Tirthankara (Sanskrit: tīrthaṅkara
Rosettes give us a vivid idea of Egyptian palace décor
2004 Fremantle Print Award 2004
Provenance: Private New Jersey collection
An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Shabti for the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh, Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945 - 713 BCE Jewelry - Earrings many heart scarabs bear partThis fine shabti is for the priests daughter, the Lady Djedkhonsuiwesankh. Of bright, blue glazed faience, she is shown mummiform with details in black pigment, wearing a tripartite wig, her crossed arms with clenched hands each holding agricultural tools for work in the afterlife, a vertical column of text at the front reads: "The Osiris, Djed khonsu iwes ankh, true of voice". Medium: Faience Dimensions: Height: 10. 5 cm (4. 13 inches) Condition: