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A work made of faience.

Ushabti (Funerary Figurine) of Psamtek

Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis (570–526 BCE)

Egyptian; probably Saqqara, Egypt

Egypt

This figure is made of faience, a baked substance composed of ground quartz. The color was derived from copper oxides.

Faience

Arts of Africa