Ancient Egyptian shabti from Tell Nabasha dated 664 - 332 BC

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Tell Nabasha dated 664 – 332 BC

Shabti figure of pale blue faience, with arms crossed over chest holding two hoes. Back pillar and plinth. Decoration incised, including bag on left shoulder. Black marks on back pillar, possibly modern. Small shallow hole on base of plinth, possibly modern.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.120.1
Material: faience
Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
Period: Late Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 664 - 332 BC
Object name: shabti
Dimensions: Length: 135mm , Width: 36mm , Depth: 32mm
Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
Site: Tell Nabasha

Latitude: 30.86
Longitude: 31.910556