古埃及，後期 陶器 Shabti - 11.5 cm

Ancient Egyptian Faience Shabti.
Late Period, circa 664–332 BC

A beautiful ancient Egyptian ushabti crafted in pale blue - green faience, dating to the Late Period (circa 525–332 BC).

The figure features a plain lappet wig extending down the shoulders and connecting with the back pillar, together with a finely modelled artificial divine beard. The facial features have been carefully rendered in a naturalistic manner, with clearly defined eyes, nose, mouth and ears, giving the figure a particularly expressive appearance.

The ushabti is presented on a beautiful, handmade antique removable display base. Both the ushabti and the base retain old collection or museum style labels, adding an interesting historical element to the object's collecting history. The exact origin and nature of these labels remain unidentified.

Provenance
From an old English collection, acquired in the 1970s. Subsequently part of a private collection in Belgium.

Date
Circa 525–332 BC.

Period
Ancient Egyptian, Late Period.

Condition
Fine condition. No restoration. Attractive overall appearance with natural signs of age.

Dimensions
- Ushabti height: 11.5 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Depth: 2 cm
- Total height including the removable base: 14 cm

A lovely and authentic example of ancient Egyptian funerary art, combining attractive pale blue faience with finely rendered facial details and an interesting collection history.