Lot 2004

Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Ushabti Late Period 26th Dynasty Figure

Sold July 18, 2025

Price realized
$225

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $500-800

Origin: Ancient Egyptian Late Period 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 B.C. 

Dimensions: 2×2.25×7 in. 

Condition: Light wear and scuffs, especially towards the top where the blue glaze has worn away. Light cracking on the back and top. 

Additional Information: Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience ushabti late period, 26th dynasty figurine. The figurine is ceramic and has a blue-turquoise ceramic glaze. The mummy figure has its arms crossed, its holding royal implements, and wears the royal headdress. A register of hieroglyphic inscriptions are down its front legs. It’s on a black stand. 

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
2004
Closed
July 18, 2025

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