AN EGYPTIAN BLUE FAIENCE GLAZED SHABTI OF PRINCE KHAEMWASET.
New-Kingdom, Reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279-1213 BCE
H. 15 cm

Provenance
Formerly with, Meier Jacob. 26.5.1986

Exhibition Antikenmuseum und Basel, Ramses Göttlicher Herrscher Am Nil, 17/12/2016-18/06/2017

Depicted mummiform, wearing a short black wig with sidelock and a broad collar. The arms folded over the chest and holding hoes. The center of the body with a single column of hieroglyphic text with the name of Khaemwaset.
The shabtis associated with Prince Khaemwaset, the son of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Isetnofret, are among the most remarkable funerary artifacts from Egypt's 19th Dynasty. Renowned as one of the earliest known Egyptologists, Prince Khaemwaset is celebrated for his efforts in restoring and recording ancient monuments. His shabtis not only served a traditional funerary role but also symbolized his commitment to preserving Egypt's cultural legacy. The inscriptions and symbols engraved on these artifacts offer profound insights into his life, beliefs, and lasting contributions to Egyptian history.

Estimate: 2000 - 2500 CHF