Yesterday π΄ππ³ we looked at a ushabti π ±πππππΎ that belonged to Akhenaten ππππ³π ππ, and today ππππ³ we are going to examine a ushabti π ±πππππΎ that belonged to his π father πππ, the pharaoh ππ» Amenhotep III π³π§π !
This ushabti π ±πππππΎ is made of ebony wood π±ππΊ and has glass π£πππΈπΌ inlaid eyes πΉππ¦. The inlaid eyes πΉππ¦ are a striking blue ππΉππΏπΈπ₯ and white which make this piece really stand out not only amongst other artifacts, but amongst other ushabti π ±πππππΎ figures too!
This ushabti π ±πππππΎ is a typical mummiform piece – the ushabti has its arms crossed over its chest, and at some point was probably holding a holding the crook πΎ and flail π which have been lost in antiquity. The crown on its head has also been lost, which is a shame. I wonder what the crown would have been made of?
The hieroglyphs πΉππͺ are wonderfully preserved. The hieroglyphs πΉππͺ are carved into the wood π±ππΊ, and then weβre filled with paint π¨ππ ±ππΈπ¦! I love how much the hieroglyphs πΉππͺ stand out against the ebony wood π±ππΊ – I think itβs beautiful π€ππ!
Can you spot Amenhotep IIIβs birth name (ππ ππ΅πΎπ) and throne name (π³π§π ) on the ushabti π ±πππππΎ? Let me know!!!
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