FREE: GENUINE 664-332 BC Ancient Egypt Statue Leg Fragment With Hieroglyphics

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This is a Mysterious old relic from ancient Egypt! It's a green-blue faience base section of an ancient Egyptian statue known as a Ushabti. The ancient Egyptians called them "Answerers". These statues were used as funerary figurines, with a special purpose. The Egyptians believed that the afterlife was much like this one, and the deceased would need servants to grow crops and such in the hereafter. The deceased, after arriving, would speak words of power to bring the statues to life as eternal servants. This spell can actually be found in Chapter 6 of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. It dates to the Late Period era, approx. 664-332 BC and has traces of hieroglyphics. This is an AMAZINGLY cool relic from the depths of history! See photos for size and condition. I believe that this could easily be made into a pendant or other jewelry if desired. This fragment was attributed by and purchased from David AJ Liebert, well-known author and scholar of the ancient world. Mr. Liebert has published many articles on Antiquities and Ancient Art collecting and writes a monthly column on the subject for the Celator, one of the leading journals of Ancient Art and Numismatics. He is regularly consulted by Museums, Auction Houses, collectors, and other dealers with questions regarding Archaeological Artifacts and Ancient Art. I personally purchased this fragment from him many years ago. This is a very impressive and magical ancient Egyptian relic! No GIN. FREE SHIPPING! US bidders ONLY, must have verified address. All Listia rules apply. Check out my other auctions! Thanks for looking!