Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 664 – 525 BC

Shabti figure of green faience, with arms crossed over chest holding two hoes. Hoes, facial features, bag on left back shoulder and column of text down front and sides and back all incised. Back pillar and plinth. Broken off at ankles and rejoined. to front right of plinth. Severe surface discolouration on front of shabti giving it a brown colour.

Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1967.81.A
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 117mm , Width: 34mm , Depth: 23mm