Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Shabti figure of painted pottery, with arms crossed over chest holding two hoes. Black painted wig, highly modelled, and traces of yellow and red on face and body. Traces of white paint on back Circular paper sticker on back reads ’20?’, and number on it 54.00.112. Modern glue on base and back of head. Hole in bottom of shabti from modern display mount.

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.117
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 19 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Width: 42mm , Depth: 40mm , Length: 153mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889