Shabti Figure
Artist
Unknown
CultureEgyptian
DateThird Intermediate Period and the reign of Nectanebo II, 1069-343 B.C
MediumFaïence | Ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2217.11
Collections
Not on view
DescriptionFigurine of a standing man, his arms crossed on his chest, holding a painted black hoe in each hand and a basket hanging in his back. He's wearing a long wig and his eyebrows and the outline of his eyes are painted in black. A column of text runs down from his arms to his feet.Unknown
New Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period, from late Dynasty 18 to Dynasty 21, ca