Ancient Egypt, Late Period - Earthenware - Shabti
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egypt Ushabti, green-glazed faience – Late Period – 10 cm – 664–332 BC.
Expertised by Sabrina Uzan.
An Egyptian ushabti is a funerary figurine placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Used during many periods of ancient Egyptian history, these symbolic servants were tasked with answering on behalf of their owner whenever he or she was called upon to perform tasks in the realm of the dead.
This example, made in pale green faience during the Late Egyptian Period (roughly 664–332 BC), displays the characteristic mummy-wrapping form of ushabtis. The figure is shown wrapped in its funerary shroud, arms crossed over the chest in traditional iconographic conventions of ancient Egypt.
The green hue of the faience held particular importance in Egyptian symbolism. Associated with rebirth, fertility, and the eternal renewal of life, it embodied the hope of resurrection and survival in the afterlife. These figurines were thus designed to protect and assist the deceased throughout their spiritual journey.
Ushabtis occupied a central place in Egyptian funerary practices. Placed individually or in great numbers in tombs, they formed a symbolic army intended to serve the deceased for eternity. Today, they remain among the most emblematic testimonies of the religious beliefs and funeral rites of ancient Egypt.
This piece is a remarkable testament to Late Period funerary art, a time marked by the continuation of ancestral religious traditions and by a prolific production of votive and funerary figurines.
Provenance: famous auction house in Cannes.
Previously in a private Cannes collection from the 1960s.
Expertised by Sabrina Uzan.
Ancient Egypt Ushabti, green-glazed faience – Late Period – 10 cm – 664–332 BC.
Expertised by Sabrina Uzan.
An Egyptian ushabti is a funerary figurine placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Used during many periods of ancient Egyptian history, these symbolic servants were tasked with answering on behalf of their owner whenever he or she was called upon to perform tasks in the realm of the dead.
This example, made in pale green faience during the Late Egyptian Period (roughly 664–332 BC), displays the characteristic mummy-wrapping form of ushabtis. The figure is shown wrapped in its funerary shroud, arms crossed over the chest in traditional iconographic conventions of ancient Egypt.
The green hue of the faience held particular importance in Egyptian symbolism. Associated with rebirth, fertility, and the eternal renewal of life, it embodied the hope of resurrection and survival in the afterlife. These figurines were thus designed to protect and assist the deceased throughout their spiritual journey.
Ushabtis occupied a central place in Egyptian funerary practices. Placed individually or in great numbers in tombs, they formed a symbolic army intended to serve the deceased for eternity. Today, they remain among the most emblematic testimonies of the religious beliefs and funeral rites of ancient Egypt.
This piece is a remarkable testament to Late Period funerary art, a time marked by the continuation of ancestral religious traditions and by a prolific production of votive and funerary figurines.
Provenance: famous auction house in Cannes.
Previously in a private Cannes collection from the 1960s.
Expertised by Sabrina Uzan.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Title additional information
664–332 BC - Expertised
Century/timeframe
664–332 BC
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Earthenware
Year acquired
2025
Ethnic group/culture
Ancient Egyptian
Country of origin
Egypt
Country acquired from
France
Height
10 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
2.5 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Depth
2.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
