Ancient Egyptian shabti from El Hiba 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 all incised. Back pillar and plinth. Slight surface discolouration.

Ancient Egyptian shabti from El Hiba dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1967.85.A
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 114mm , Width: 31mm , Depth: 22mm
  • Site: El Hiba
  • Latitude: 28.773611
  • Longitude: 30.922778