Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti

Period: 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BCE, Ptolemaic Period, c. 332-30 BCE
Dimensions: 4 1/2" (11.5cm)
Material: Faience
Condition: Excellent, a beautiful example
Region: Egypt
Provenance: From an old Florida collection, originally acquired in England in the mid-60's
Description
This example is of turquoise-green glazed faience. Ushabtis were the 400+/- small figures of servants plus supervisors who accompanied well-to-do Egyptians to ease the passage to the afterworld. They carried tools in each hand and a sack on their back. The ushabti is holding a pick and a hoe while wearing a tripartite wig and false beard.
Beautiful custom Lucite stand displays well.

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