Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Terracotta Shabti - 17 cm
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Terracotta ushabti from the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BCE), 17 cm high, 5 cm wide and 3 cm deep, in very good condition; provenance private collection UK, acquired in 2025 from a Belgian auction house.
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New Kingdom, circa 1550–1069 BCE. An Egyptian terracotta mummy-form ushabti with a striated wig and crossed arms across the chest. Facial features visible. Examined by Simone Musso, Conservator-Consultant for Egyptian Antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nouri archaeological expedition.
Size: 170 mm x 50 mm; Weight: 370 g
Provenance: UK private collection acquired on the American art market. This object has been verified in the database of the Register of Lost and Stolen Works of Art and is accompanied by a letter of confirmation.
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New Kingdom, circa 1550–1069 BCE. An Egyptian terracotta mummy-form ushabti with a striated wig and crossed arms across the chest. Facial features visible. Examined by Simone Musso, Conservator-Consultant for Egyptian Antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nouri archaeological expedition.
Size: 170 mm x 50 mm; Weight: 370 g
Provenance: UK private collection acquired on the American art market. This object has been verified in the database of the Register of Lost and Stolen Works of Art and is accompanied by a letter of confirmation.
Disclaimer:
No shipping outside the European Union.
All items will be shipped from Belgium.
The seller warrants and can prove that the object was legally obtained.
The seller has been informed by Catawiki that they must provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations of their country of residence.
The seller warrants and has the right to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide the buyer with all known provenance information concerning the object.
The seller ensures that all necessary permissions are/will be obtained.
The seller will immediately inform the buyer of any delay in obtaining these permits.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom
Century/timeframe
1550 à 1069 av. J.-C.
Name of object
Shabti
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
3 cm
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.
