An Egyptian Faience Shabti with Hieroglyphs, Late Period, Circa 664-332 B.C.
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The vivid blue faience of this shabti suggests its origin in the Late Period of ancient Egypt, where such figures were placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife. This particular shabti stands out for its hieroglyphic inscriptions, which were prayers and spells to protect the soul and invoke the shabti's service. The craftsmanship reveals a high level of artistry, with detailed modeling of features and an intense turquoise glaze that has maintained its luster over millennia. Such objects were essential components of Egyptian funerary practices, believed to animate through magic to work for the deceased in the Field of Reeds, an eternal paradise.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)
Provenance:
Reportedly from a tomb excavation near Luxor in the late 19th century.
Part of the private collection of Dr. Alessandro Farnese, Rome, Italy, early 20th century.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, Faience, Shabti, Ushabti, Hieroglyphs, Funerary Artifact, Afterlife, Turquoise Glaze, Tomb Figures, Egyptian Magic, Field of Reeds, Archaeological Find, Museum Quality, Egyptian Antiquity, Collectible, Historical Significance, Artistry, Ritual Object.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)
Provenance:
Reportedly from a tomb excavation near Luxor in the late 19th century.
Part of the private collection of Dr. Alessandro Farnese, Rome, Italy, early 20th century.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, Faience, Shabti, Ushabti, Hieroglyphs, Funerary Artifact, Afterlife, Turquoise Glaze, Tomb Figures, Egyptian Magic, Field of Reeds, Archaeological Find, Museum Quality, Egyptian Antiquity, Collectible, Historical Significance, Artistry, Ritual Object.
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An Egyptian Faience Shabti with Hieroglyphs, Late Period, Circa 664-332 B.C.
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