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Lot 155 - Auction 43

Ushabti for the prince Khaemweset Egypt, XIX Dynasty, ca. 1295 – 1185 BC

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Ushabti for the prince Khaemweset
Egypt, XIX Dynasty, ca. 1295 – 1185 BC
height cm 16 (6,2”)
A real valuable personalized burial offering, carefully molded in blue faience, in mummy shape and with magical formula painted on the front, usually get from the Book of the Dead.
Destined to the prince Khaemwaset, known as builder of Serapeum, high priest and magician, he was the most prominent son of the powerful Ramesses II (1279 – 1213 BC).

PROVENANCE
English private collection; with Hixenbaugh Ancient Art (New York); formerly in the collection of Leopoldo Benguerel y Godo, Barcelona; acquired in London in the 1960s.

With Analysis Report of QED LABORATOIRE (QED1419/UG-0124): “The resultes obtained from the sample indicate an ancient firing compatible with the presumed epoch and culture”.
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