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| Item Number: |
8LLOD |
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| Category: |
Egyptian |
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| Period: |
New Kingdom |
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| Date: |
c. 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C. |
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| Material: |
Terra Cotta |
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| Height: |
6" (15.2cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Mounted |
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| Status: |
Sold |
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| Description: |
Reddish-brown terracotta, represented in Mummiform shape, with arms folded across chest, wearing a plain tripartite wig, and a large seed-sack on his back, traces of blue, red, and yellow painted details.
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| Provenance: |
Accompanied by a French Export Permit issued by the Ministry of Culture, #035081.
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| Condition: |
Intact
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| Keywords: |
Ushabtis: Also known as shabtis or shawabties. Probably the most collected artifacts of ancient Egypt. These magical statues were found in tombs, and hold the role of being servants. They were designed to accompany the deceased into paradise, to comply with requests from the gods. As much as 365 Ushabtis were placed in each tomb to serve every day of the year.
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