Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Faience Ouchebti - 95 mm
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Ancient Egyptian faience ouchebti glazed turquoise with greenish tones, 95 × 40 × 31 mm, Third Intermediate Period (1069–664 BC), with crossed arms holding a stylised hoe and a back-grrain basket, front hieroglyphic column mentioning Osiris, divine father of Amon-Rê, king of the gods, in very good condition; provenance Collection privée, acquired from a Paris auction house in 2024, previous owner since 2000.
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Ouchebtis in glazed turquoise-blue glaze with greenish tints, with a stocky profile. The face with exposed ears is framed by a smooth three-part wig held by a black headband tied at the back, the modeling deliberately simplified. The hands crossed on the chest each hold a stylized hoe, while a grain basket with a grid mesh is depicted on the back. The front face presents a hieroglyphic column framed by two vertical strokes and open at the top, mentioning the title of the deceased: “Osiris, the divine father of Amun-Ra, king of the gods.” All details, including the frontal column of hieroglyphs, are painted in black.
Note on the inscription: The hieroglyphic column mentions “Osiris, the divine father of Amun-Ra, king of the gods.” However, the reading of the first title is not entirely certain. Depending on the interpretation retained and the possible omission of a sign by the scribe, it can be read either as ỉt-nṯr (“divine father”) or as ḥm-nṯr (“priest”) of Amon-Râ-sonter. The absence of the name of the deceased on this piece remains difficult to interpret with certainty and could result from either an abbreviated inscription or the omission of a sign during its realization. Some groups of ouchebtis nevertheless show a distribution of inscriptions, with some bearing the owner’s name while others mention only the title.
- Dimension: 95 x 40 x 31 mm
- Dating: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 to 664 BC
- Provenance: Private collection; from a Parisian succession.
- Condition: Very good overall, with slight surface wear and a few small glaze chips at the level of the coiffure and base, otherwise intact. Mounted on a black wooden base.
The piece includes:
- A bill of sale.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- A transcription and translation of the hieroglyphic inscription.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union)
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for non-EU countries may vary between two weeks and two months.
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Ouchebtis in glazed turquoise-blue glaze with greenish tints, with a stocky profile. The face with exposed ears is framed by a smooth three-part wig held by a black headband tied at the back, the modeling deliberately simplified. The hands crossed on the chest each hold a stylized hoe, while a grain basket with a grid mesh is depicted on the back. The front face presents a hieroglyphic column framed by two vertical strokes and open at the top, mentioning the title of the deceased: “Osiris, the divine father of Amun-Ra, king of the gods.” All details, including the frontal column of hieroglyphs, are painted in black.
Note on the inscription: The hieroglyphic column mentions “Osiris, the divine father of Amun-Ra, king of the gods.” However, the reading of the first title is not entirely certain. Depending on the interpretation retained and the possible omission of a sign by the scribe, it can be read either as ỉt-nṯr (“divine father”) or as ḥm-nṯr (“priest”) of Amon-Râ-sonter. The absence of the name of the deceased on this piece remains difficult to interpret with certainty and could result from either an abbreviated inscription or the omission of a sign during its realization. Some groups of ouchebtis nevertheless show a distribution of inscriptions, with some bearing the owner’s name while others mention only the title.
- Dimension: 95 x 40 x 31 mm
- Dating: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 to 664 BC
- Provenance: Private collection; from a Parisian succession.
- Condition: Very good overall, with slight surface wear and a few small glaze chips at the level of the coiffure and base, otherwise intact. Mounted on a black wooden base.
The piece includes:
- A bill of sale.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- A transcription and translation of the hieroglyphic inscription.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union)
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for non-EU countries may vary between two weeks and two months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
Century/timeframe
1069 - 664 B.C.
Name of object
Ouchebti
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
95 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
31 mm
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