Shawabti

44-12-1

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number 44-12-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Section Egyptian
Materials Faience
Inscription Language Hieroglyphic
Description

Faience, green fading white. Of Psametik, born of Amenerdis. The 9 lines of incised, horizontal inscription contain Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead. Pillar up back extends to end of wig. He wears the false beard and carries the hoe and rope attached to the basket in his right hand, the basket hangs over the left shoulder, the pick is in the left hand.

Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. John Markoe, 1944

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