Description

Ushabti in deep blue faience of an Overseer with
added black detail of wig and hieroglyphic inscription
c.21st Dynasty;  c. 664-525 B C

Height: 13cms

Condition: Excellent and complete.

The ancient Egyptians believed that in the afterlife the
dead would be conscripted to work on the land.  365
Ushabti figures were placed with the deceased to act
as deputies for such tasks. One reis ushabti, or overseer,
was included for every 10 ushabtis.