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THBTall Egyptian New Kingdom Wood Ushabti, ex-Merrin
Lot 2
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, between the reigns of Amenhotep II, Thutmose IV, and Amenhotep III, ca. 1408 to 1372 BCE. A breathtaking and sizable example of a standing ushabti figure carved from dense hardwood, perhaps cedar, presenting a dignified posture and lustrous patina in hues of caramel and coffee. The figure presents in the classic mummiform pose with fused legs and protruding feet, stands with arms held tightly against the sides, and crosses both hands atop the sternum. The pick and hoe typically seen in relief on other shabti figures were perhaps painted atop the wooden surface along with other vibrant embellishments. The haunting countenance peers forward with hollow orbitals and bears a flush nose, full lips turned into a slight smile, and tapered cheeks, with recessed, lightly cupped ears, all framed within the lappets of a headdress that rests low along the brow. Visible wood grain across the figure creates an organic and awe-inspiring example of exemplary Egyptian funerary artistry! Size: 3.2" W x 10.375" H (8.1 cm x 26.4 cm); 11.875" H (30.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Ushabti dolls are figures shaped like adult male or female mummies wearing traditional ancient Egyptian headdresses. The ancient Egyptians believed that after they died, their spirits would have to work in the "Field of Reeds" owned by the god of the underworld, Osiris. As a result, they are frequently depicted with arms crossed, holding picks and hoes, with baskets on their backs. This meant that the task of agricultural labor was required by all members of society, from workers to pharaohs. The wealthier nobility in Egyptian society were able to have ushabti made of faience, though wood was a more economical option for members of lower classes. However, the overall size of this example suggests that this was meant for an individual of importance.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number EA8659
An example from the early New Kingdom period hammered for $43,750 at Sotheby's, New York "Antiquities" auction (June 5, 2008, lot 48)
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex-R. Liechti (1934-2010) collection, Geneva, Switzerland, acquired circa 1990; ex-Merrin Gallery; ex-Arthur Bowen Davies (1860-1928, American artist), New York, USA
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#164980Figure repaired from two vertical pieces, with repairs also to front of feet, and light adhesive residue along break lines. Light abrasions to body and head, with softening to features of face and hands, a few stable hairline fissures, and a couple of small spalls. Beautiful patina and incredibly smooth surface texture throughout. Hole drilled through bottom of feet for mounting on display stand. Old inventory label beneath display stand.Condition
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