Egyptian — Shabti for Psamtekhen born to Nit-iy-et, back side with the formula 'O thou shabti, if you are called to perform any

Egyptian, Late period, 664 - 332 B.C, Faience, 112 mm x 27 mm Condition: Good condition. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
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Detailed Description

Item: Shabti for Psamtekhen born to Nit-iy-et, back side with the formula 'O thou shabti, if you are called to perform any work in...'.

Culture: Egyptian.

Dating: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C.

Material: Faience.

Dimensions: 112 mm x 27 mm.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Shabti for Psamtekhen born to Nit-iy-et, back side with the formula 'O thou shabti, if you are called to perform any work in...'

Material: Faience

Culture: Egyptian

Period: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C

Dimensions: 112 mm x 27 mm

Condition: Good condition

Historical context

In ancient Egypt, material culture often combines function, symbolism and status. Adornment, amulets and funerary pieces play a central role in religious practices and social representation.

Attribution: Egyptian. Dating indicated: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s Shabtis, also known as ushabtis or shawabtis.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/egyptian-shabti-for-psamtekhen-born-to-nit-iy-et/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-11541
Period
Egyptian
Date
Late period, 664 - 332 B.C
Diameter
112 mm x 27 mm
Other References
YA-11541
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s Shabtis, also known as ushabtis or shawabtis, were small figurines or statues placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife. They were believed to magically come to life and perform tas