Ancient Egyptian artifacts overseer Ushabti

As a rich, powerful and respected nation, the art and religion of Egypt maintained its own individuality. The people spent much of their lives preparing for the afterlife and believed that they would be called to labor in the fields of the netherworld; therefore, the creation of ’magical’ statues which were said to have come to life to perform any unpleasant chores expected of the deceased. This ancient Egyptian overseer is with traces of a white coating to the surface, earthen encrustation and traces of paint. 18th Dynasty
Egyptian antiquities are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Egyptian
1570 - 1342 BC
6” x 1 1/2”