Egyptian Wooden Shabti for the High Priest of Amun lekythos and the mysterious aziza—small forest

and the mysterious aziza—small forest spirits said to live in anthills and silk-cotton trees

this piece was crafted using mold-production techniques and subjected to reduction firing

In a Roman Tomb

preserved in Denmark’s ancient peat bogs

is home to three interrelated ethnic groups: the Abung (Abung Siwo Mego) of the northern highlands

Egyptian Wooden Shabti for the High Priest of Amun lekythos and the mysterious aziza—small forestRamesside Period, 19th Dynasty, New Kingdom of Egypt, c. 12941279 BC An absolutely stunning and finely carved wooden ushabti depicting a standing wab priest of Amun, carved with remarkable sensitivity and presence. The figure stands frontally with fused legs, dressed in daily attire rather than the more common mummiform shabti type, indicating elevated status. The elongated body is subtly modelled, with a gently defined abdomen and softly rounded