Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom faience ushabti for Baka, 15,5 cm - Spanish Export Licence - Shabti
This ushabti figure is depicted as a labourer, as he wields two bundles to work in the fields of Osiris in the Hereafter. He is wearing a short wig from which a braid protrudes on the right side. He wears a curly Osirian beard, ending in a tight forward curve. From his mummiform shroud, which covers his entire body, only his hands, crossed over his chest, hold the aforementioned agricultural tools.
On the body there is a vertical register of hieroglyphic writing. This horizontal inscription translates: “May the Osiris be enlightened, Baka, righteous of voice”.
Provenance: Dr. L. Benguerel Godó Collection, Barcelona, acquired in London in 1960 / Archaeological Gallery, Spain, 2015
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020)
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense.
These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6. 001 to 60. 000 euros: 10%.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
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This ushabti figure is depicted as a labourer, as he wields two bundles to work in the fields of Osiris in the Hereafter. He is wearing a short wig from which a braid protrudes on the right side. He wears a curly Osirian beard, ending in a tight forward curve. From his mummiform shroud, which covers his entire body, only his hands, crossed over his chest, hold the aforementioned agricultural tools.
On the body there is a vertical register of hieroglyphic writing. This horizontal inscription translates: “May the Osiris be enlightened, Baka, righteous of voice”.
Provenance: Dr. L. Benguerel Godó Collection, Barcelona, acquired in London in 1960 / Archaeological Gallery, Spain, 2015
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020)
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense.
These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6. 001 to 60. 000 euros: 10%.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
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