Ancient Egypt

Turquoise-glazed blue glaze shoulder? In fact: Ushabti in turquoise-glazed pottery with greenish tints, with a stocky profile. The face with ears exposed is framed by a smooth tripartite wig held by a black band tied at the back, with the modelling deliberately simplified. The hands crossed on the chest each hold a stylized hoe, while a grain basket with a square-mesh pattern is depicted on the back. The front face presents a hieroglyphic column framed by two vertical signs and opened at the top, mentioning the title of the deceased: “Osiris, the divine father of Amon-Rê, king of the gods.” All details, including the frontal column of hieroglyphs, are painted in black. Note on the inscription: The hieroglyphic column mentions “Osiris, the divine father of Amon-Rê, king of the gods.” However, the reading of the first title is not entirely certain. Depending on the interpretation adopted and the possible omission of a sign by the scribe, it can be read either as ỉt-nṯr (“divine father”) or as ḥm-nṯr (“priest”) of Amon-Râ-sonter. The absence of the deceased’s name on this exemplar remains difficult to interpret with certainty and could result from an abbreviated inscription or from the omission of a sign during its execution. Nevertheless, some groups of ushebti do show a distribution of inscriptions, some bearing the owner’s name while others mention only his title. - Dimension: 95 x 40 x 31 mm - Dating: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 to 664 BCE - Provenance: Private collection; from a Parisian succession. - Condition: Very good overall, with slight surface wear and a few small glaze chips at the level of the hairstyle and the base, otherwise intact. Mounted on a black wooden base. The piece includes: - A sales invoice. - A certificate of authenticity. - A transcription and translation of the hieroglyphic inscription. - An export license (only for countries outside the European Union) Shipping: Secured and insured shipping NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES. Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.

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