Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Faience Shabti (No reserve price)

Faience shabti figurines from Egypt's Third Intermediate Period (circa 1070–664 BCE) are funerary statuettes placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife. Made of faience, a glazed non-clay ceramic known for its bright luster and turquoise-blue color, these shabtis are usually small and shaped as mummiform figures holding agricultural tools. They symbolized the provision of labor for the tomb owner beyond death, reflecting the Egyptian belief in life after death. The Third Intermediate Period was marked by political fragmentation but continued rich religious traditions. Such faience shabtis are significant for understanding Egyptian funerary practices and material culture, and are highly regarded by collectors and historians.