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This is the rating and price for Egyptian Alabaster Shabti, 1900-1950

Recorded provenance
Egyptian Alabaster Shabti

Description : An hand-carved alabaster shabti (or ushabti) with a row of hieroglyphs in black, this piece has been previously broken and repaired (see photos). A shabti was a funerary figurine used in ancient Egyptian religion. Shabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.

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About the lot N° 52
Title : Egyptian Alabaster Shabti, Period : 1900-1950
Size : H 30 cm
Provenance : Luxor, Egypt
Notes : Nobles Art Gallery is one of the oldest galleries / antique shops in Luxor, Egypt, specializing in excellent handmade statues and sculptures. Most of the items in this auction were made in the first half of the 20th century. If you would like to receive more information about an item, please feel free to contact [email protected], we are happy to help you.
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