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Shabti Statuette, Egypt, 664-525 BC

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Shabti Statuette, Egypt, 664-525 BC
Shabti Statuette, Egypt, 664-525 BC
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Egyptian faience with a turquoise glaze
Egypt, 26th dynasty, 664-525 BC
Burial object in mummy form
Servant figure for the deceased
Tools in the hands of the figure refer to its function
Embossed hieroglyphs from the hips downwards
Height: 11 cm
Good condition
Provenance: German private collection
Delicate shabti in the typical form of a mummy, which represents the deceased in the ancient Egypt

Ever since the New Kingdom (circa 1550-1070 BC), the shabtis served as burial objects. They featured the name of the deceased in order to function as his deputy during the Judgment of the Dead, when his name was invocated. If the deceased, for example, was asked to till the fields, the shabti had to say: ‘Here I am’ (Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead). The shabti was depicted with tools in its hand, in order to be able to accomplish the work assigned to the deceased.


The figure is in good condition considering its age. The height is 11 cm. (cko)


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Shabti Statuette, Egypt, 664-525 BC

Estimate €400 - €500
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Starting Price €240
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