Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 1550 – 1069 BC

A shabti figure of painted wood, with its arms crossed over its chest holding two hoes. Roughly carved, with only traces of paint remaining. Black wig and facial features. Yellow ground on face, upper body and back. Traces of red collar detail, hoes, and on back. White patches on object could be remains of a base layer.

Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2009.11.71
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Height: 198mm , Width: 56mm , Depth: 37mm