Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience shabti figure, 12,5 cm -Belonging to Ifergan Museum with Spanish Import License-
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,200 - € 2,700
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Ancient Egyptian Late Period faience shabti figure about 12.5 cm tall, mummy-shaped with crossed hands holding a pickaxe and a hoe, turquoise-green glaze, identifying the deceased with Osiris, original and acquired at auction in France in 2026 with provenance to Néret-Minet and Coutau-Bégarie (1986); Spanish export license may be required for non-EU buyers and Switzerland cannot be served.
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Description from the seller
A mummy-shaped shabti, wrapped in a shroud that leaves only the head and hands exposed. With serene features, it wears a smooth three-part wig and a braided Osirian beard, identifying the deceased with the god Osiris. The hands protrude from the shroud, crossed over the chest, holding a pickaxe and a hoe in relief, traditional agricultural tools. It features a vertical column of hieroglyphic text engraved on the front of the legs. The turquoise-green glaze was a symbol of regeneration and fertility, evoking the colour of papyrus shoots and the rebirth of Osiris.
The term Ushabti means ‘the one who answers’. Its function was to act as a substitute for the deceased in the afterlife, answering the call to perform physical labour (especially agricultural work) in the fields of Iaru (the Egyptian paradise).
Provenance: Auction House Paris, Néret-Minet and Coutau-Bégarie, 1986; Acquired at auction house, France, 2026
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
A mummy-shaped shabti, wrapped in a shroud that leaves only the head and hands exposed. With serene features, it wears a smooth three-part wig and a braided Osirian beard, identifying the deceased with the god Osiris. The hands protrude from the shroud, crossed over the chest, holding a pickaxe and a hoe in relief, traditional agricultural tools. It features a vertical column of hieroglyphic text engraved on the front of the legs. The turquoise-green glaze was a symbol of regeneration and fertility, evoking the colour of papyrus shoots and the rebirth of Osiris.
The term Ushabti means ‘the one who answers’. Its function was to act as a substitute for the deceased in the afterlife, answering the call to perform physical labour (especially agricultural work) in the fields of Iaru (the Egyptian paradise).
Provenance: Auction House Paris, Néret-Minet and Coutau-Bégarie, 1986; Acquired at auction house, France, 2026
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Circa 711-30 BC
Name of object
shabti figure, 12,5 cm -Belonging to Ifergan Museum with Spanish Import License-
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
