Black Basalt Late Period (664 - 332 Bc) Ushabti

Magnificent ushabti statue from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt (664-332 BC), crafted from incredible black basalt stone. Its patina and wear are remarkable, yet it retains deep detail. Ushabti, often translated as "answerer," are funerary figures placed in tombs, intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. Smaller in scale, this statue is a beautiful and accessible foray into ancient Egyptian art.