Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushebti

Ushabti. Faience ceramic. Dimensions: 10 x 4 cm It came from an old English collection, before 1970. Round bulk sculpture that by its attributes can be interpreted as a worker. These types of sculptures are called Ushabtis, an Egyptian term meaning "those who respond", are small statuettes that, in Ancient Egypt, were deposited in the tombs as part of the deceased's funeral home, and whose function was to replace him in the works that he was to perform in the Hereafter. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot 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. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.