Ancient Egyptian light green glazed faience Ushabti with five lines of hieroglyphics, hoe and pick, tripartite wig, rectangular back pillar, braided chin beard, slightly smiling mouth, straight nose, broad forehead, eyebrows. Often called "Servants of the Afterlife", Ushabtis were placed in the tomb of the Mummy and were intended to be servants that would magically come to life and do any chore the Mummy might be called upon to perform in the afterlife. 26th Dynasty
663 - 525 BC
4 1/2"
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Light green faience Ushabti with low relief hieroglyphics, tripartite wig, braided long chin beard, slightly smiling mouth, straight nose, prominent ears, cosmetic lines, flat bare back. Often called "Servants of the Afterlife," Ushabtis were placed in the tomb of the Mummy and were intended to be servants that would magically come to life and do any chore the Mummy might be called upon to perform in the afterlife. 26th Dynasty.
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