Ancient Egyptian Faience Shabti
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Ancient Egyptian faience shabti, circa 4th–3rd century BC, about 11 cm high, in excellent condition with display stand, provenance from a British collection via UK auction houses, authentic original item with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Bright turquoise and thickly glazed faience shabti with superb surface and details.
The primary function of shabtis was to act as labourers for the
deceased in the Field of Reeds, a heavenly paradise where the deceased continued their existence. It was believed that the deceased would be called upon to perform various tasks in the afterlife and the shabtis would serve as substitutes to carry out these responsibilities on their behalf.
Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British collection, ex. Central London auction. Ex Sloane Street Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Bright turquoise and thickly glazed faience shabti with superb surface and details.
The primary function of shabtis was to act as labourers for the
deceased in the Field of Reeds, a heavenly paradise where the deceased continued their existence. It was believed that the deceased would be called upon to perform various tasks in the afterlife and the shabtis would serve as substitutes to carry out these responsibilities on their behalf.
Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British collection, ex. Central London auction. Ex Sloane Street Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Shabti
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
