Bidspirit auction | Funerary Ushabti of an Egyptian

Funerary Ushabti of an Egyptian dignitary, New Kingdom, 16th-12th century BC. - Carved and polychromed wood. Approximately 20 cm high. Ushabti funerary figure representing an Egyptian dignitary in a mummiform position, with arms crossed over the chest and eroded remains of ritual agricultural attributes. The figure has a shaved head covered by a partially worn, tripartite black wig, a stylized face with schematic features, and eyes outlined with dark paint. The body retains hieroglyphic inscriptions painted vertically on the front, probably alluding to the name and titles of the deceased. The original polychromy in black, ochre, and reddish tones remains visible under a cracked patina produced by the natural aging of the wood. The geometric simplification and absolute frontality reflect the funerary tradition of the Egyptian New Kingdom, where these figures symbolically served as eternal servants in the afterlife. The piece is notable for its strong archaeological value and the expressive intensity derived from its historical wear. Approximately 20 cm high.