AN EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOOD USHABTI,New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, 1305-1196 BC. Depicted mummiform wearing long tripartite wig and traces of broad collar; black column of hieroglyphic inscription painted on yellow ground with red borders in front, other details in yellow, red and black - 7 1/4 in. high. Estimate $1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of Edward D. Freis; acquired at Sotheby's Antiquities sale 5518, lot 186.