Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Shabti
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Ancient Egyptian faience ushabti from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period (c. 664–30 BC), in a mummiform stance, about 68 × 14 mm, with turquoise glaze and wear consistent with age, in good condition with an ancient repair, acquired from Spain in 2021 from a private collection.
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Egyptian Faience Ushabti
Late Period – Ptolemaic Period (664–30 BC)
Culture: Egyptian
Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period
Date: circa 664–30 BC
Material: Faience
Dimensions: approx. 68 mm (height) × 14 mm (width)
Description:
Egyptian faience ushabti depicted in mummiform stance, with arms folded over the chest. The figure shows a simplified but coherent modelling typical of Late Period and early Ptolemaic funerary production.
The turquoise-blue faience glaze is partially preserved, with areas of wear and mineral encrustations consistent with age and burial environment. Facial features are worn but still legible, and the overall proportions are correct for standard non-inscribed ushabti figures intended for funerary use.
This type of ushabti was placed in tombs to act as a symbolic servant for the deceased in the afterlife.
Condition:
Good overall condition. Visible surface wear and glaze losses. Ancient repair or consolidation visible, stable and honest.
Provenance:
Private collection of a French physician, assembled prior to the 1970s.
Egyptian Faience Ushabti
Late Period – Ptolemaic Period (664–30 BC)
Culture: Egyptian
Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period
Date: circa 664–30 BC
Material: Faience
Dimensions: approx. 68 mm (height) × 14 mm (width)
Description:
Egyptian faience ushabti depicted in mummiform stance, with arms folded over the chest. The figure shows a simplified but coherent modelling typical of Late Period and early Ptolemaic funerary production.
The turquoise-blue faience glaze is partially preserved, with areas of wear and mineral encrustations consistent with age and burial environment. Facial features are worn but still legible, and the overall proportions are correct for standard non-inscribed ushabti figures intended for funerary use.
This type of ushabti was placed in tombs to act as a symbolic servant for the deceased in the afterlife.
Condition:
Good overall condition. Visible surface wear and glaze losses. Ancient repair or consolidation visible, stable and honest.
Provenance:
Private collection of a French physician, assembled prior to the 1970s.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/ Timeframe
circa 664–30 BC
Name of object
Shabti
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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