Ancient Egyptian Faience - Ushabti with a back column of hieroglyphs - 664/332 BC
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Egyptian Late Period shabti in blue‑green glazed ceramic with a dorsal hieroglyphic inscription column, standing 12.4 cm high, authentic original and in very good condition, with crossed arms holding a pair of hoes and a grain sack on the back, provenance including France and previously from a private collection.
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Oushebti / Shabti in ceramic with a blue-green glaze and a column of relief hieroglyphic inscription on the back. Mummiform figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of hoes. At the back, a bag of grain on the back with hatch marks. The rest of the body is covered with relief hieroglyphs.
The statuette features a ventral inscription and a dorsal inscription carved in relief hieroglyphs of an excerpt from Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 26th–31st Dynasties, 664 to 332 BCE.
Height 12.4 cm - Very good condition - no restoration
Displayed on an elegant black metal support.
Previously: Former private collection Maxime Legrand (1854 - 1924), archaeologist, author of numerous works on archaeology.
Piece examined by Maxime Lebeurrier, archaeologist, expert at the National Chamber of Experts Specialized in Arts and Collectibles, member of the European Confederation of Art Experts.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateOushebti / Shabti in ceramic with a blue-green glaze and a column of relief hieroglyphic inscription on the back. Mummiform figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of hoes. At the back, a bag of grain on the back with hatch marks. The rest of the body is covered with relief hieroglyphs.
The statuette features a ventral inscription and a dorsal inscription carved in relief hieroglyphs of an excerpt from Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 26th–31st Dynasties, 664 to 332 BCE.
Height 12.4 cm - Very good condition - no restoration
Displayed on an elegant black metal support.
Previously: Former private collection Maxime Legrand (1854 - 1924), archaeologist, author of numerous works on archaeology.
Piece examined by Maxime Lebeurrier, archaeologist, expert at the National Chamber of Experts Specialized in Arts and Collectibles, member of the European Confederation of Art Experts.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that it is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
- Ushabti with a back column of hieroglyphs - 664/332 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1920
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.
