Figure Item Number: M3.177 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure depicting a mummy (ushabti figure) with features emphasized with black. Covered in black hieroglyphs on front and back of torso and legs. Glazed in vivid blue with a matte greenish-blue surface on the torso and parts of the face.
Cultural Context
Serves deceased as servant in after-life.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1918
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- M3.177
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- faience
- Manufacturing Technique
- faience work
- Overall
- height 16.2 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 3.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1918
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 2189/0091