# Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)

A finely preserved **Ancient Egyptian faience ushabti figure** dating to the **New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty**, circa **1293–1185 B.C.** Ushabtis were funerary servant figures placed in tombs to perform agricultural labor for the deceased in the afterlife.

This example is formed in **mummiform style**, with the figure standing upright, **arms crossed over the chest** holding the traditional agricultural implements associated with afterlife labor. The figure wears a **tripartite royal-style wig**, and a **seed bag is depicted on the back**, symbolizing the tasks the ushabti would undertake in the Fields of Reeds.

The figure is made of **light blue glazed faience**, a quartz-based ceramic material highly prized in ancient Egypt for its luminous color symbolizing rebirth and regeneration. The surface retains **black painted details**, including facial features, implements, and a **vertical register of hieroglyphic inscription** down the front.

Scattered **earthen deposits and age-related surface patina** remain present, consistent with burial and long-term antiquity. The piece is **intact and well preserved**, displaying the characteristic soft turquoise-blue glaze typical of New Kingdom faience.

Ushabtis of this type were commonly inscribed with spells from the **Book of the Dead (Spell 6)**, which commanded the figure to answer and perform work on behalf of the tomb owner when called upon in the afterlife.

### Dimensions

-   **Height:** 4.75 in
    
-   **Width:** 1.5 in
    
-   **Depth:** 1.25 in

## Details

- **Price:** 3200.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Pegaso Gallery Design
- **Tags:** Collections

## Variants

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| Default Title | 3200.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)
- Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (ca. 1293–1185 B.C.)

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> Updated: 2026-09-01