Lot 530: Egypt. 27th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period. Ca. 525-332 B.C. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 18 (Auction 322)
- Starting Bid: $300
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Egypt. 27th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period. Ca. 525-332 B.C. Faience ushabti measuring 6.5 cm tall. Pierced in the back for suspension. Intact with an unusual crown. A strong example with nice color, no damage.
In Egyptian belief, the ushabti represented laborers for the afterlife, thus sparing the deceased mindless labor and toil. In later dynasties, the ushabti began to represent more of an agricultural role and are often depicted holding hoes and seed sacks.
The word shabti is the oldest form, changing to shawabti during the Second and Third Intermediate Periods. During the New Kingdom, shebti was used, followed by the final form ushabti in the Late Period. Shabti, however, was used continuously during all periods.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 530
- Listing #: 195744
- Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 8:24:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $500