Lot 2003

Ancient Egyptian Green Faience Ushabti Late Period 664-332 BC

Sold July 18, 2025

Price realized
$190

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $200-400

Origin: Ancient Egyptian, Late Period 664-332 BC

Dimensions: 1.75×2.25×6 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. 

Lot details

Lot
2003
Closed
July 18, 2025

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