Ancient Egyptian Ceramic Ushabti Circa 664-332 BC - Late Period This nice ceramic ushabti, characterized by its mummiform appearance, stands upright with hands held on the chest and is adorned with a tripartite wig, and false beard. Ushabtis were funerary figurines frequently placed in ancient Egyptian tombs. Their primary purpose was to serve the deceased in the afterlife by performing tasks on their behalf. The term "ushabti" is derived from the ancient Egyptian word "wsb," meaning "answerer." These figurines were believed to come to life in the afterworld and respond to the call of the deceased, undertaking labor or chores assigned to them. Dimensions: 80mm x 25mm; weight 18g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.