Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Shabti figure of painted pottery, with arms crossed over chest holding two tools, possibly hoes. Black wig covering all of shoulders, facial features and text down front. Yellow ground to face and front shoulders. Red detail on hands and hoes. modern glue patch back of wig, has removed some of paint. No.’P36?’ in pencil on back of legs.

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.33.d
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 135.96mm , Width: 42mm , Depth: 26mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889