Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Faience Shabti for the God's Father of Amun, King of the Gods - 95 mm
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Ancient Egyptian shabti for the God's Father of Amun, with turquoise-bluish glaze, 95 x 40 x 31 mm, dating to the Third Intermediate Period (1069–664 B.C.E.), in very good condition and supplied with a wooden base and accompanying certificate of authenticity.
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Turquoise-glazed blue glaze shoulder? In fact: Ushabti in turquoise-glazed pottery with greenish tints, with a stocky profile. The face with ears exposed is framed by a smooth tripartite wig held by a black band tied at the back, with the modelling deliberately simplified. The hands crossed on the chest each hold a stylized hoe, while a grain basket with a square-mesh pattern is depicted on the back. The front face presents a hieroglyphic column framed by two vertical signs and opened at the top, mentioning the title of the deceased: “Osiris, the divine father of Amon-Rê, 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 Amon-Rê, king of the gods.” However, the reading of the first title is not entirely certain. Depending on the interpretation adopted 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 deceased’s name on this exemplar remains difficult to interpret with certainty and could result from an abbreviated inscription or from the omission of a sign during its execution. Nevertheless, some groups of ushebti do show a distribution of inscriptions, some bearing the owner’s name while others mention only his title.
- Dimension: 95 x 40 x 31 mm
- Dating: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 to 664 BCE
- 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 hairstyle and the base, otherwise intact. Mounted on a black wooden base.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- A transcription and translation of the hieroglyphic inscription.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union)
Shipping: Secured and insured shipping
NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 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.
Turquoise-glazed blue glaze shoulder? In fact: Ushabti in turquoise-glazed pottery with greenish tints, with a stocky profile. The face with ears exposed is framed by a smooth tripartite wig held by a black band tied at the back, with the modelling deliberately simplified. The hands crossed on the chest each hold a stylized hoe, while a grain basket with a square-mesh pattern is depicted on the back. The front face presents a hieroglyphic column framed by two vertical signs and opened at the top, mentioning the title of the deceased: “Osiris, the divine father of Amon-Rê, 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 Amon-Rê, king of the gods.” However, the reading of the first title is not entirely certain. Depending on the interpretation adopted 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 deceased’s name on this exemplar remains difficult to interpret with certainty and could result from an abbreviated inscription or from the omission of a sign during its execution. Nevertheless, some groups of ushebti do show a distribution of inscriptions, some bearing the owner’s name while others mention only his title.
- Dimension: 95 x 40 x 31 mm
- Dating: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 to 664 BCE
- 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 hairstyle and the base, otherwise intact. Mounted on a black wooden base.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- A transcription and translation of the hieroglyphic inscription.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union)
Shipping: Secured and insured shipping
NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 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
Shabti for the God's Father of Amun, King of the Gods
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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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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