Of bright turquoise faience, wearing tripartite wig and beard, holding the pick and hoe with typical basket incised at the back. The primary function of shabtis was to act as labourers for the deceased in the Field of Reeds, a heavenly paradise where the deceased continued their existence. It was believed that the deceased would be called upon to perform various tasks in the afterlife and the shabtis would serve as substitutes to carry out these responsibilities on their behalf. Size: 9.2 cm H - 3 9/16 inches Material: Faience Culture: Egypt, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C. Condition: Intact Display stand included Provenance: Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards. ex Bonham’s, London. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.