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Ancient Egyptian Faience Shabti Warden 11.2 cm. - (11.2×0×0 cm)

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The ancient Egyptian word "Uschebti" is said to derive from the verb "usheb", to answer. The small Shabti figures had to answer the deceased when he asked them to represent him at work in the fields of the afterlife. They were often male figures with hoes in their hands and a sack of seeds on their backs. The 6th chapter from the Book of the Dead was engraved on the body of the small figures, which mostly had a size of 8-30 cm. With the text in hieroglyphs, the shabti were sworn to be ready for work on behalf of the deceased. The oldest documented specimens come from the reign of Mentuhotep II from the 11th dynasty. The first shabtis were still simplified small figures that were usually made of wax or Nile mud. At this time they were often still depicted naked, whether male or female. It was not until the 18th dynasty that usheptis became the norm and were therefore an essential part of grave goods. These small ancient Egyptian figurines of the dead became the absolute fashion trend in the religious cult of the dead in the New Kingdom. Now they were also made of wood, faience or stone, and much less often of metal. With the fall of the Egyptian Empire after Cleopatra VII: this death cult was lost with the Ushabtis. Depending on social class, the deceased was given a shabti as a burial gift, ideally up to 365. In the case of very high officials, priests and members of the pharaoh's family, the number of small figures could also be significantly higher. Since the 18th and 19th dynasty, people of higher rank, depending on their status, gave the small shabtis in artistically designed shabti boxes. Provenance: Previous ownership history: Collected before 1980 from T. Gauthier. I have acquired object in 2014 in France from Jerome Rousseau. Important information. The seller that he is entitled to ship this lot guarantees. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. The seller that he acquired this piece in a legal manner guarantees. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki.

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The ancient Egyptian word "Uschebti" is said to derive from the verb "usheb", to answer. The small Shabti figures had to answer the deceased when he asked them to represent him at work in the fields of the afterlife. They were often male figures with hoes in their hands and a sack of seeds on their backs. The 6th chapter from the Book of the Dead was engraved on the body of the small figures, which mostly had a size of 8-30 cm. With the text in hieroglyphs, the shabti were sworn to be ready for work on behalf of the deceased. The oldest documented specimens come from the reign of Mentuhotep II from the 11th dynasty. The first shabtis were still simplified small figures that were usually made of wax or Nile mud. At this time they were often still depicted naked, whether male or female. It was not until the 18th dynasty that usheptis became the norm and were therefore an essential part of grave goods. These small ancient Egyptian figurines of the dead became the absolute fashion trend in the religious cult of the dead in the New Kingdom. Now they were also made of wood, faience or stone, and much less often of metal. With the fall of the Egyptian Empire after Cleopatra VII: this death cult was lost with the Ushabtis. Depending on social class, the deceased was given a shabti as a burial gift, ideally up to 365. In the case of very high officials, priests and members of the pharaoh's family, the number of small figures could also be significantly higher. Since the 18th and 19th dynasty, people of higher rank, depending on their status, gave the small shabtis in artistically designed shabti boxes. Provenance: Previous ownership history: Collected before 1980 from T. Gauthier. I have acquired object in 2014 in France from Jerome Rousseau. Important information. The seller that he is entitled to ship this lot guarantees. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. The seller that he acquired this piece in a legal manner guarantees. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki.

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