SculptureEgyptian3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Ushabti

c. 300 BCE - 300 CE

Description

Egyptian, Ptolemaic or Roman. Mold made standing statuette with arms held into waist wearing wig with long parallel tresses resting on breast. Back smooth. Made from a worn mold.

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Faience

Culture

Egyptian

Period

Ptolemaic period to Roman Imperial

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

7.1 x 2 cm (2 13/16 x 13/16 in.)

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