Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Shabti for Qaa

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Shabti for Qaa, an Ancient Egyptian faience shabti from the Late Period (c. 664–343 B.C.), 9 cm high, intact with display stand and Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Green faience shabti with one column of incised inscription for Qaa on the front, very nice details, carrying a pair of hoes and a basket on the left shoulder. In perfect condition and displayed on a modern wooden stand.

Size: 9 cm H - 3 1/2 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-343 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards.
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.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Green faience shabti with one column of incised inscription for Qaa on the front, very nice details, carrying a pair of hoes and a basket on the left shoulder. In perfect condition and displayed on a modern wooden stand.

Size: 9 cm H - 3 1/2 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-343 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards.
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.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-343 B.C.
Name of object
Shabti for Qaa
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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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