Shabti Figure
Artist
Unknown
CultureEgyptian
DateLate Period, Dynasty 30, ca. 350 B.C.
MediumFaïence | Ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2217.9
Collections
Not on view
DescriptionAnthropoid figurine in the position of a mummy, the arms crossed on the chest, holding a painted hoe in each hand, and with a long black hair falling on the chest. The object is in a pretty bad state. One column of signs runs along the body between two vertical lines.Unknown
New Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period, from late Dynasty 18 to Dynasty 21, ca