An Egyptian Terracotta Ushabti with Hieroglyphs, Late Period, c. 664-332 B.C.
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This exquisitely painted terracotta ushabti from Egypt's Late Period is a testament to ancient beliefs in the afterlife. The hieroglyphs inscribed provide a poignant connection to the once revered owner, believed to work in the fields of Osiris in the hereafter. Its solemn expression and carefully modeled features echo the skilled craftsmanship of a civilization steeped in ritual and tradition.
Length: 15 cm (5.91 inches)
Width: 5 cm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
Provenance:
Once part of the collection of A. Dimitriou, a renowned antiquities enthusiast in Alexandria, mid 20th century.
Acquired by D. Papadopoulos, an avid collector of Egyptian art, Athens, 1992.
Keywords:
Egyptian Antiquities, Terracotta, Ushabti, Late Period Egypt, Hieroglyphics, Afterlife Servant, Osiris, Ancient Craftsmanship, Ritual Artifact, Painted Ceramics, Archaeological Artifact, Cultural Heritage, Museum Quality, Collectible, Ancient Figurine, Pharaonic Culture, Burial Customs, Egyptian Tombs, Art History, Preservation.
Length: 15 cm (5.91 inches)
Width: 5 cm (1.97 inches)
Depth: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
Provenance:
Once part of the collection of A. Dimitriou, a renowned antiquities enthusiast in Alexandria, mid 20th century.
Acquired by D. Papadopoulos, an avid collector of Egyptian art, Athens, 1992.
Keywords:
Egyptian Antiquities, Terracotta, Ushabti, Late Period Egypt, Hieroglyphics, Afterlife Servant, Osiris, Ancient Craftsmanship, Ritual Artifact, Painted Ceramics, Archaeological Artifact, Cultural Heritage, Museum Quality, Collectible, Ancient Figurine, Pharaonic Culture, Burial Customs, Egyptian Tombs, Art History, Preservation.
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An Egyptian Terracotta Ushabti with Hieroglyphs, Late Period, c. 664-332 B.C.
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