Small Egyptian votive statuette or amulet in bronze, probably an oushebi, representing the god Osiris holding the scepter and the flagellum, from private collection.
This statuette is in its original state. Mounted on a rear base (the dimensions indicated are without the base, sculpture alone).
Comes from an entire collection of Egyptian and pre-Columbian objects collected by a passionate collector in the 20th century (we are offering many other objects from this set for sale).
Please note: it is very worn, accidents and wear and tear over time, look carefully at the photos.
(shaouabtis, oushebtis in Egyptian, "corveables", "respondents", "funeral figurines"...) are small statuettes representing a character, standing, generally swaddled in strips (momiform), sometimes dressed, whose crossed arms grasp various instruments or attributes. A text, inscribed on the servant, gives the name and titles of its owner, supplemented by chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead which specifies the function of the figurine: to carry out the work in the other world, in the place of the dead. compulsory agricultural. The first copies appear in Middle Kingdom , (c. 1991-1786 BC). BC, 12th dynasty). At New Kingdom (18th dynasty, circa 1555-1305 BC). BC, it is still mummiform, holds instruments and amulets. All materials were used: wood, "Egyptian earthenware" in varying colors depending on the period, terracotta and even bronze.
Height : 4.5cm Width : 1cmReference : F50 113
(shaouabtis, oushebtis in Egyptian, "corveables", "respondents", "funeral figurines"...) are small statuettes representing a character, standing, generally swaddled in strips (momiform), sometimes dressed, whose crossed arms grasp various instruments or attributes. A text, inscribed on the servant, gives the name and titles of its owner, supplemented by chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead which specifies the function of the figurine: to carry out the work in the other world, in the place of the dead. compulsory agricultural. The first copies appear in Middle Kingdom , (c. 1991-1786 BC). BC, 12th dynasty). At New Kingdom (18th dynasty, circa 1555-1305 BC). BC, it is still mummiform, holds instruments and amulets. All materials were used: wood, "Egyptian earthenware" in varying colors dependin