2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 289:
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STONE USHABTI FIGURE
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Sold for: $375
Start price:
$
50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STONE USHABTI FIGURE
An ancient Egyptian stone ushabti figure with arms crossed over the chest, holding pick and hoe, a column of text from Book Of The Dead running vertically down the front of the body. The ushabti also called shabti or shawabti was a funerary figurine used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife. They carried inscriptions asserting their readiness to answer the gods summons to work. Museum pieces, Ancient and Antique Egyptian Stone Wares For Collectors. weight 95 g.
Dimensions
H 5 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
