Ushabti of King Taharqa

Artist:Nubian

Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Geograhical Locations:

• Nuri, Sudan (ancient Nubia)

Dates:ca. 1075–656 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 4 3/16 x depth at base 2 7/16 in. (33.3 x 10.7 x 6.2 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• African Innovations
• Africa in Antiquity: The Arts of Ancient Nubia and the Sudan
• Double Take: African Innovations

Accession Number: 39.4

Image: CUR.39.4_front.JPG,

Catalogue Description:
Large alabaster ushabti of Taharqa (688-663 BC). The figure is made of an extremely beautiful alabaster which appears different form that usually found in Egypt, the veining being much less pronounced. The figure is of exactly the same type as 39.2. Condition: Workmanship excellent. There are several deposits and stains on the back apparently caused by water.

Brooklyn Museum