Bidspirit auction | Shabti of Chaemwese, son of

Shabti of Chaemwese, son of Ramses II. - Shabti of Chaemwese, son of Ramses II. New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, ca. 1281 - 1225 BC. Turquoise Faience, H 14.8cm. The costume of the living and the priestly bell characterise the figure as the high priest of Memphis. It is leaning against a high stele. The hieroglyphic inscription on the front reads: Enlightenment to Osiris, the high priest and son of King Chaemwese. The back of the stele reads: Enlightenment to Osiris, the Sempriest and King's son Chaemwese, the righteous, he says: Command to this Shabti (asbtt; see Museum Leiden Inv. No. 5.3.4.86): That which is to be done. When you count out and when you call Osiris, the sempriest and son of Chaemwese, then act! Rare form! With French export licence from 2018! Worn, intact.