Ancient Egyptian Faience Important Shabti of Khaemwaset published twice. - 15×3×2 cm - (1)

An important white faience ushabti figurine of prince Khaemwaset , son of Ramses II - published by the famous egyptologist Hermann Schlögl (2020) and in a dealers catalogue (2016) . The body is inscribed with a vertical column of hieroglyphs. This reads: “Illuminate the Osiris, (priest) Sem, King’s Son, Khaemweset, justified”. He wears a short wig with a plait falling down to the right. Only his hands protrude from his mummyform shroud which covers all the body. These are crossed on his chest and are holding agricultural implement. Khaemweset was a prince of Egypt, the fourth son of the Pharaoh Ramesses II and the second of his second High Royal Wife, the queen Isetnofret. He is by far the best known son of Ramesses II, and his contributions to Egyptian society were remembered for centuries after his death. Khaemweset has been described as "the first Egyptologist" due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples. He was the high priest of Ptah and, at the end of his life, governor of Memphis and heir to the throne. He died at the age of 56 in the year 55 of the reign of his father. This piece is one of the best (if not THE best) white faience ushabtis of Khaemwaset in privat hands. Because of his quality it was published by the well known egyptologist Hermann Schlögl in 2020. In his article Schlögl compared this shabti with the white Khaemwaset-Shabtis in the Louvre. Exhibited at the Brafa 2016 and Baaf 2016. 15,4 cm without stand With Roswitha Eberwein 2016, published in her catalogue. Before this private french collection. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Gallery Eberwein, a copy of the relevant pages in the catalogue of Antonia Eberwein and a copy of the article from 2020 by Hermann Schlögl. Due to United States customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in United States. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. 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.