An Egyptian glazed composition female head
Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, circa 1069-525 B.C.
Her delicate face with finely carved features, the lips pert, her wide eyes and wig detailed in black, 2.8cm high注脚Provenance:
Private collection, UK, acquired in the 1950s-1960s.
with Rupert Wace Ancient Art, London.
with Charles Ede, London.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above in November 2007.

Once thought to have belonged to a shabti, it is more likely the head of a concubine figure or of one of the so-called 'swimmer girl' type cosmetic spoons.