Ancient Egyptian - Wood - Shabti
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A wooden shabti from the Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC) of Oud-Egyptisch culture, 23 cm high, 7 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weighing 149 g, with traces of polychrome and in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing small parts, originating from Egypt and acquired in 2019 from a private collection (previous owner from France since 1962), with no shipping outside the EU and not supplied with a stand.
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Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC) wooden shabti. Traces of polychrome, some damage at foot. Stand 23 cm high
Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.
Most are faience; the wooden ones are much less common.
Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC) wooden shabti. Traces of polychrome, some damage at foot. Stand 23 cm high
Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.
Most are faience; the wooden ones are much less common.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
149 g
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Title additional information
Wooden Shabti EU only
Century/timeframe
Third intermediate period (1070-664BC)
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Year acquired
2019
Country of origin
Egypt
Country acquired from
France
Height
23 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Width
7 cm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1962
Depth
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
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