Ancient Egyptian Faience Faience Shabti Ushabti Figure With Presentation Stand (No reserve price)
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Ancient Egyptian faience shabti figure with presentation stand, mummiform with a false Osirian beard and tripartite wig, dating to the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period (664 BC–30 BC), in good condition, from a private collection in the United Kingdom, accompanied by a Certificate Of Authenticity.
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Ancient Egyptian faience shabti figure made between the Late Period - Ptolemaic Period (664 BC - 30 BC) in Egypt. Known also as ushabti or ushebti, figure depicts mummiform in a beautiful and very rare light lime colour. It keeps ancient tools with arms folded at the chest, has a false Osirian beard and a tripartite wig. Artifact has undergone a professional cleaning process without removing originally preserved mineral deposits from its surface.
* Shabtis played a very significant role in ancient Egyptian culture. Egyptians believed that such figures placed in tombs of deceased will serve that person in the afterlife by performing assigned tasks.
Artifact includes Certificate Of Authenticity document (lifetime authenticity warranty) and presentation stand.
Dimensions: 11mm (W) x 63mm/88 (H) on stand
Good condition
PROVENANCE INFORMATION
Figure was acquired by our company from a British ancient art expert in 2022.
Previous ownership history:
- private British collection
(collected in the early 90's)
- I.B. private collection London, UK
- Ancient art expert D.G. private collection Harlow, UK
Ancient Egyptian faience shabti figure made between the Late Period - Ptolemaic Period (664 BC - 30 BC) in Egypt. Known also as ushabti or ushebti, figure depicts mummiform in a beautiful and very rare light lime colour. It keeps ancient tools with arms folded at the chest, has a false Osirian beard and a tripartite wig. Artifact has undergone a professional cleaning process without removing originally preserved mineral deposits from its surface.
* Shabtis played a very significant role in ancient Egyptian culture. Egyptians believed that such figures placed in tombs of deceased will serve that person in the afterlife by performing assigned tasks.
Artifact includes Certificate Of Authenticity document (lifetime authenticity warranty) and presentation stand.
Dimensions: 11mm (W) x 63mm/88 (H) on stand
Good condition
PROVENANCE INFORMATION
Figure was acquired by our company from a British ancient art expert in 2022.
Previous ownership history:
- private British collection
(collected in the early 90's)
- I.B. private collection London, UK
- Ancient art expert D.G. private collection Harlow, UK
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
The Ptolemaic Period - The Late Period (664 BC - 30 BC)
Name of object
Faience Shabti Ushabti Figure With Presentation Stand
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Mummy
Year acquired
2022
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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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.
