Ancient Egyptian - Terracotta - Shabti
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian terracotta Shabti from the Third Intermediate Period (c. 1075–712 BC), 9.0 cm high with 2.3 cm depth and width, in good used condition with minor age wear, acquired from a private collection in Germany and originating in Egypt.
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Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Shabti
This ancient Egyptian terracotta shabti dates from the Third Intermediate Period and was created as a funerary object for the afterlife. The figure depicts the deceased in a mummy-like form and, according to ancient Egyptian belief, served as a magical substitute that would take on the tasks required for its owner in the afterlife.
Shabtis were among the most significant components of ancient Egyptian burial customs. In Egyptian belief, these figures were activated through magical rituals and were to serve the deceased in the realm of Osiris, particularly by performing agricultural work and other activities needed in the afterlife.
During the Third Intermediate Period, terracotta shabtis were produced in large numbers and became an essential part of private burials.
Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Shabti
This ancient Egyptian terracotta shabti dates from the Third Intermediate Period and was created as a funerary object for the afterlife. The figure depicts the deceased in a mummy-like form and, according to ancient Egyptian belief, served as a magical substitute that would take on the tasks required for its owner in the afterlife.
Shabtis were among the most significant components of ancient Egyptian burial customs. In Egyptian belief, these figures were activated through magical rituals and were to serve the deceased in the realm of Osiris, particularly by performing agricultural work and other activities needed in the afterlife.
During the Third Intermediate Period, terracotta shabtis were produced in large numbers and became an essential part of private burials.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Title additional information
Third Intermediate Period
Century/timeframe
c. 1075–712 B.C. Third Intermediate Period, 21st–22nd Dynasty
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Material
Terracotta
Year acquired
2011
Country of origin
Egypt
Country acquired from
Germany
Height
9 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
2.3 cm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Depth
2.3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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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.
