Ushebti for Khaemwaset. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramses II, 1279 - 1213 BC.

Ushebti for Khaemwaset. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramses II, 1279 - 1213 BC.
Faience.
Restored neck.
Provenance: Private collection A. Alonso, Salamanca. Formed between 1960 and 1980 / Galería Arqueológica J. Bagot, Spain, 2015; Exhibited: Museo Colección Ifergan, Málaga (2018-2020); Feriarte, IFEMA (Madrid, 12-20 November 2022).
Measurements: 15.5 cm.

This khaemwaset ushebti is depicted as a laborer, as he wields two hoes to work in the fields of Osiris of the Hereafter. He wears a short wig from which a braid protrudes on the right side. He wears a curly Osirian beard, ending in a tight forward curve. From his mummiform shroud, which covers the whole body, only the hands protrude, crossed on the chest, holding the aforementioned agricultural tools.
On the body there is a vertical register of hieroglyphic writing. This horizontal inscription translates: "May the Osiris, Son of the King, (priest) Shem, Khaemwaset, righteous of voice, be enlightened".
Khaemwaset was a prince of Egypt. Fourth son of Pharaoh Ramses II and second son of his second Great Royal Wife, Queen Isis-Nefert. He is the best known of Ramses' sons, as his contributions to Egyptian society were remembered for centuries. He has been described as the first Egyptologist due to his work in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples. He was high priest of Ptah and, at the end of his life, governor of Memphis and crown prince. He died at the age of 56, in the 55th year of his father's reign. His tomb is probably located in Saqqara, where some remains were found that could belong to him."