Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Faience Shabti, Ex-Bonhams - 10.7 cm
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Shabti, Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1077–664 BC), faience, 10.7 cm high, ex‑Bonhams London provenance.
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Shabti. Egypt. Third Intermediate Period (1077-664 BC).
Shabtis were servant figures that were placed in Egyptian tombs, that carried out the tasks required of the deceased in the afterlife. It was necessary for the owner's name to be inscribed on an ushabti, along with a phrase sending them to action.
The figurines were inscribed with the "shabti text" – chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead – a spell that exhorts the shabti to substitute itself if the owner is asked to till the fields, irrigate the land, or transport sand from east to west. To this end, even royal shabtis are often depicted clutching a pick and a hoe, and with a basket hanging over one or both shoulders.
Provenance: Former Bonhams London. Former Major James Findlay (1915-1990) collection, Aberdeen, acquired in the 1950s-1960s; and thence by descent. Sold to benefit Archway, a respite care and housing charity in Aberdeen, charity no. SCO14665.
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Shabti. Egypt. Third Intermediate Period (1077-664 BC).
Shabtis were servant figures that were placed in Egyptian tombs, that carried out the tasks required of the deceased in the afterlife. It was necessary for the owner's name to be inscribed on an ushabti, along with a phrase sending them to action.
The figurines were inscribed with the "shabti text" – chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead – a spell that exhorts the shabti to substitute itself if the owner is asked to till the fields, irrigate the land, or transport sand from east to west. To this end, even royal shabtis are often depicted clutching a pick and a hoe, and with a basket hanging over one or both shoulders.
Provenance: Former Bonhams London. Former Major James Findlay (1915-1990) collection, Aberdeen, acquired in the 1950s-1960s; and thence by descent. Sold to benefit Archway, a respite care and housing charity in Aberdeen, charity no. SCO14665.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
Century/ Timeframe
1077-664 BC
Name of object
Ex-Bonhams, Shabti
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Faience
Condition
Good
Height
10.7 cm
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