Ancient Egyptian - Ushabti with a back column of hieroglyphs - 664/332 BC

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 900 - € 1,100
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€473
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€300
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€100

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Ancient Egyptian late-period shabti figure, ceramic with blue-green glaze, featuring a dorsal column of hieroglyphic inscription in relief, height 10.7 cm (12.7 cm with base), tripartite wig and crossed arms holding a pair of hoes, with a back inscription from the Book of the Dead Chapter VI, dating 664–332 BC, provenance: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N., acquired 1936.

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Description from the seller

Oushabti / Shabti in a blue-green glazed ceramic with a dorsal column of relief hieroglyph inscription.
Funerary figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of sickles.
The statuette bears a dorsal inscription engraved in relief hieroglyphs from an excerpt of Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 26th–31st Dynasty, 664–332 BCE.
Height 10.7 cm (height 12.7 cm with the base) - Perfect condition - No restoration.

Provenance: Netherlands, D.Z.N. gallery..
Previous provenance: former Dutch collection formed before 1936.

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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.
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Oushabti / Shabti in a blue-green glazed ceramic with a dorsal column of relief hieroglyph inscription.
Funerary figurine, wearing a tripartite wig. The arms are modeled, crossed on the chest, the hands hold a pair of sickles.
The statuette bears a dorsal inscription engraved in relief hieroglyphs from an excerpt of Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 26th–31st Dynasty, 664–332 BCE.
Height 10.7 cm (height 12.7 cm with the base) - Perfect condition - No restoration.

Provenance: Netherlands, D.Z.N. gallery..
Previous provenance: former Dutch collection formed before 1936.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the 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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Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
late period
Name of object
- Ushabti with a back column of hieroglyphs - 664/332 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1936
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1936
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4844
Objects sold
99.7%
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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.

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