Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 664 – 332 BC

Shabti figure of blue faience, with arms crossed over chest holding two hoes (incised dec.) Possible incised bag on back left hand shoulder, and back pillar with plinth. The shabti has a relatively small head pro rata to its body, snd bulging eyes. line of black painted text is visible along the front of the shabti, but is rather faint. Naming Djedhor.
Colour: blue

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1902.53.35
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 116mm , Width: 45mm , Depth: 21mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889