Rare statue of an offering bearer-unique pieces-Ancient Egyptian Antiquities BC for Sale

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Rare statue of an offering bearer-unique pieces-Ancient Egyptian Antiquities BC:
$239.00

material :stone
size: length:38cmDepth:12cmWidth:12cm
Rare statue of an offering bearer-unique pieces-Ancient Egyptian Antiquities BCItem Description
Offering bearer statues were a common type of funerary art in ancient Egypt. They were placed in tombs to provide the deceased with food and other offerings in the afterlife. Offering bearer statues were typically made of wood, stone, or metal, and they were often painted with bright colors.The most famous offering bearer statue is the Statue of an Offering Bearer from the tomb of Meketre. This statue, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian sculpture. The statue depicts a young woman carrying a basket of food on her head and a duck in her hand. She is wearing a long, flowing dress and her hair is elaborately styled.Offering bearer statues were often inscribed with the name of the deceased and a prayer asking the gods to provide the deceased with food and other offerings. The statues were also believed to have magical powers that would help the deceased to survive in the afterlife.Here are some additional facts about Egyptian statues of offering bearers:Offering bearer statues were typically depicted in a kneeling position, with their hands raised in supplication.The offerings that offering bearer statues carried varied depending on the status of the deceased. Wealthy Egyptians might have their statues carry offerings of gold, jewelry, and precious stones.Offering bearer statues were sometimes depicted with other funerary figures, such as shabti and ushabti.
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