Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic - Earthenware - Shabti
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Pair of two ushabtis in earthenware from Old Egypt dating to the late Ptolemaic period (circa 332 BCE), with hieroglyphic inscriptions and the front formula “The Lighted One, Osiris,” and a back pillar inscribed with the deceased Ha-bener-Re as a Ka-priest; dimensions 7.5 cm high, 1.5 cm wide, 0.5 cm deep, in good used condition with minor aging and specks.
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This Ptolemaic shabti is a particularly beautiful example of Late Egyptian funerary art, with clear hieroglyphs that tell exceptionally much about the original owner. On the front is the traditional formula “The Enlightened, the Osiris” (shd wsir), a title indicating that the deceased was regarded as a light-surrounded, reborn being in the afterlife.
On the back pillar is also the name of the deceased, possibly read as Ha-bener-Re (ha-br-ra), who is identified as a Ka-priest (ḥm-ka). Ka-priests played an important role in tending the offering cult of the dead, a position that was by no means open to everyone.
This makes this figurine particularly attractive: a shabti with an identifiable name and a specific priestly title is relatively rare and provides a direct insight into the life and status of the person for whom it was made. An original, meaningful and historically rich object that makes a unique addition to any collection.
This Ptolemaic shabti is a particularly beautiful example of Late Egyptian funerary art, with clear hieroglyphs that tell exceptionally much about the original owner. On the front is the traditional formula “The Enlightened, the Osiris” (shd wsir), a title indicating that the deceased was regarded as a light-surrounded, reborn being in the afterlife.
On the back pillar is also the name of the deceased, possibly read as Ha-bener-Re (ha-br-ra), who is identified as a Ka-priest (ḥm-ka). Ka-priests played an important role in tending the offering cult of the dead, a position that was by no means open to everyone.
This makes this figurine particularly attractive: a shabti with an identifiable name and a specific priestly title is relatively rare and provides a direct insight into the life and status of the person for whom it was made. An original, meaningful and historically rich object that makes a unique addition to any collection.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Title additional information
Pair of two ushabtis
Century/ Timeframe
332bce
Acquired from
Private collection
No. of items
2
Material
Earthenware
Year acquired
1965
Ethnic group/ culture
Ancient Egyptian
Country of Origin
Egypt
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Height
7.5 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
1.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Depth
0.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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