Ushabti with Inscription and Beard
Ancient Egypt.
The funerary ushabti figurine belongs to a category of ritual objects intended to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. The object is made of Egyptian faience and covered with a blue glaze, a colour symbolizing the waters of the Nile, rebirth, and eternal life. The figurine has a mummiform shape with the arms crossed over the chest, holding traditional agricultural implements. Hieroglyphic inscriptions are present on the surface, containing fragments of magical texts or the name of the owner.
In ancient Egyptian beliefs, ushabtis served as servants of the deceased in the afterlife. For this reason, dozens or even hundreds of such figurines were often placed in burials.
Provenance: Collection of P. P. Bobrovskyi.
Passport of exhibit
- Inventory marks: ПКМВК 149 А 149/42
- Author (manufacturer): Unknown master
- Material: Faience
- Technique: Forming, Hand Finishing
- Dating: 1st millennium BCE
- Size: 16,1 х 4,1 х 2,9 сm