Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents Ramesside Period Egyptian Ushabtis
Summary
During the Second Intermediate Period burial practices changed, inscribed simple wooden figures called shawabtis (after the Egyptian word for wood, shawab) began to be placed in tombs.All of the pieces we handle are legally acquired, in complete accordance with US and international regulations and laws concerning the import and sale of ancient objects.They were made specifically for ancient individuals whose name is inscribed on the ushabti providing the collector with a direct link to our collective past.The shabti was first introduced in the Middle Kingdom during the 12th Dynasty but its function changed as Egyptian society transformed.During the Second Intermediate Period burial practices changed, inscribed simple wooden figures called shawabtis (after the Egyptian word for wood, shawab) began to be placed in tombs.Their main function was to ensure the individuals comfort and freedom from daily labor in the next life.Among Hixenbaugh’s recent acquisitions are Ushabtis of Crown Prince Khaemwaset.