Egyptian faience shabti figure

E234

£650.00

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A green glazed faience shabti figure with moulded details and inscription to the front of the legs.

Culture
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 730-332 BC

Size
11.6 x 3.5 cms

Condition
Repaired on the lower legs, surface wear and chipping to the beard and face

Provenance
Ex. deceased estate, Paris, France; acquired before 1970.

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Shabti figures

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Shabtis (also known as shawabtis or ushabtis) are small human figures, usually mummiform in shape, which were placed in tombs to replace and act as servants of the deceased in the afterlife - Read on.....
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