Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, C. 664-343 B.c. - Apr 04, 2024 | Artemission In London
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Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.

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Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
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Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
Of light green glazed faience, wearing tripartite wig and beard, holding the pick and hoe, and typical basket incised at the back.

The primary function of shabtis was to act as labourers for the deceased in the Field of Reeds, a heavenly paradise where the deceased continued their existence. It was believed that the deceased would be called upon to perform various tasks in the afterlife and the shabtis would serve as substitutes to carry out these responsibilities on their behalf.

Size:10 cm H - 3 15/16 inches
Material:Faience
Culture:Egypt, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
Provenance: Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards. ex Bonham’s, London.

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Egyptian Light Green Glazed Faience Shabti, 26th-30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.

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