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Shabti, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
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Shabti, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE)
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4th Century Bc Faience Glazed Hellenistic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Mausoleum Middle Kingdom Ptolemaic Ptolemaic Dynasty Ptolemaic Period Shabti Shawabti Tin Glazed Tomb Figure Ushabti Figure Ancient Egyptian Mizraim
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This Shabti figure, hailing from the Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period of ancient Egypt (2061-31 BCE), showcases the rich artistic heritage of this remarkable civilization. The Shabti, also known as Ushabti or Ushabtis, were funerary figurines believed to serve the deceased in the afterlife. This particular example, with its serene expression and meticulously crafted details, is a testament to the skillful artisans of the time. The Shabti is made of faience, a type of ceramic material characterized by its greenish-blue glaze, which was widely used during the Middle Kingdom and Ptolemaic periods. The figure is adorned with intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions on its front and back, which invoke the name and magical formulae to ensure the figure's effectiveness in the afterlife. The hieroglyphs read, "Osiris, I am so-and-so, the servant of so-and-so. I come to you, I am your builder, your baker, your cook, your butcher, your gardener, your scribe, your hewer of wood, your carrier of sandals, your bearer of offerings, your servant." This Shabti figure, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), was likely part of a larger collection of funerary items buried with an Egyptian noble or royalty. The figure's close-up view reveals the intricacy of its details, from the delicate folds of its linen garment to the finely modeled hands and feet. The tin-glazed surface of the figure adds to its visual appeal, with the green color and hieroglyphic inscriptions standing out against the contrasting white background. This Shabti figure is a stunning reminder of ancient Egypt's artistic and cultural legacy, which continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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