#2003 • Ancient Egyptian Green Faience Ushabti Late Period 664-332 BC

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $190.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $200-400 Origin: Ancient Egyptian, Late Period 664-332 BC Dimensions: 1.75x2.25x6 in. on its stand.  Condition: Light wear and scuffs. Additional Information: A green faience ushabti late period clay glazed figurine. The figurine depicts a figure standing on a rectangular stand with its arms crossed and holding a symbolic pick and hoe. The figures face is detailed and it has hieroglyphic text on the front of its legs. There appears to be a maker mark or pattern on an isolated spot on its back.  Faience Ushabti are ancient funerary figurines typically made of faience a type of glazed ceramic. They were placed in tombs to help the deceased in the afterlife.