Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Shabti figure. Possibly of Hor-heq. In orange red pottery, with arms crossed over chest holding two hoes. Black wig and traces of yellow on face and chest. Chest has red horizontal stripes overlying the yellow. Modern glue on base, and a circular paper sticker on the of the shabti reads ’29’.

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.108
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 143mm , Width: 44mm , Depth: 38mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889