Mummiform votive ushabti, faience with blue glaze, details in black, wearing a short wig, curls modeled into the wig, with sidelock (wick of youth) and a small goatee, adorned with a broad usekh collar, holding agricultural implements in each hand, wrist bracelets, seed sack on back, and a column of hieroglyphic inscriptions on front naming “Khaemwaset” as the owner, using the hallowed Khamuas formula. The Khamuas formula takes its name from the ushabtis of prince Khamuas or Khaemwaset, on whose ushabtis this magical spell appears for the first time. As an antiquarian and magician Khaemwaset is thought to have devised the formula himself in order to facilitate the entry of the deceased into Roset-au (the domain of Osiris), the freedom to move within its boundaries, and the securing of land and workers therein. The full spell, which the owner speaks to the ushabti, usually runs as follows: "May your face be opened so that you see the sun-disk and that you adore the Sun in life. May you be summoned in Roset-au, and circle the mound of Tja-mut, traverse the valley of Upper Roset-au and open the Secret Cavern. May you take place upon your seat which is in Ta-djeser, like the great crew members who are in Re." (H.H. Schneider, Shabtis, Part I, Leiden, 1977, p. 285); the author notes that the formula is "especially composed to raise the owner of the shabti to a higher, divine level, and to make him a citizen, as it were, of the sacred region of Roset-au.” The Crown Prince was the fourth son of Ramses II, and the second son by his Queen Isetnofret and by far the best known son of Ramses II. His contributions to Egyptian society were remembered for centuries after his death. Khaemweset has been described as "the first Egyptologist" due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples. Published: The Gateway to Ancient Egypt through the Kikugawa Egyptian Collection in Japan, Jiro Kondo, Michinori Olshiro, Tadashi Kikugawa, 2004. Dimensions: 6 inches (15.2 cm) Condition: Intact and in good condition overall. A small drill hole in the base from XRF analysis performed by Emory University in Georgia. An exceptional example of a Khaemwaset shabtis. Provenance: Private Virginia collection, acquired from the English trade in 2012 and previously private collection of Ishiguru, Japan, acquired in 1970. Material: Faience No export licenses required however this piece may be subject to import tax/duties. Shipping method: USPS (including insurance). The seller hereby guarantees the lot to be authentic, acquired by legal means and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. Reference: EU1714 Based in historic Georgetown, Washington DC, Sands of Time Ancient Art gallery offer a wide range of exceptional antiquities, carefully selected for their historical importance, intrinsic beauty and artistic value. All objects sold by Sands of Time are guaranteed for authenticity and provenance, and are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and related documentation. Our extensive collection includes museum-quality art in stone, bronze, pottery, glass and gold from ancient civilizations ranging from the ancient Near East and Egypt to the Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, PreColumbian and Gandharan worlds.