Ancient Egyptian shabti from Tell Nabasha dated 1069 - 664 BC

Ancient Egyptian shabti from Tell Nabasha dated 1069 – 664 BC

Small overseer Shabti figure in blue faience. One arm across chest, possibly holding whip. One arm by his side, wears a kilt. Traces of modern glue on back.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.121.1
Material: faience
Culture: Dynasty 21 - 25
Period: Third Intermediate Period - Late Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 1069 - 664 BC
Object name: shabti
Dimensions: Length: 51mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 14mm
Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
Site: Tell Nabasha

Latitude: 30.86
Longitude: 31.910556