Figure Item Number: M3.187 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure representing a mummy (ushabti figure) with arms crossed holding sceptres. The figure is light blue faience with painted facial features and hieroglyphs running vertically from the torso to the feet.
Cultural Context
Put in tombs of deceased to serve as a servant in the after-world.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1914
- 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
- M3.187
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- faience
- Manufacturing Technique
- faience work
- Overall
- height 10.4 cm, width 3.8 cm, depth 3.1 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 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0099