shabti

Mummiform wooden shabti with hands, finely carved in relief, crossed over the chest. There are traces of yellow in the background, red on the hoes and the vertical framing lines, and black on the inscription, wig, collar and basket. The piece is split down the front and a part of the base is missing.

Present location	MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARQUEOLOGIA [46/003] LISBON
Inventory number	E 76 (n. cat. 91)
Dating	NEW KINGDOM
Archaeological Site	UPPER EGYPT
Category	SHABTI
Material	WOOD
Technique	SCULPTURED
Height	22 cm
Width	6.3 cm

Translation

The sehedj, the Osiris ...

Bibliography

• Antiguidades Egípcias I, Lisboa, 1993
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
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