Caption

Shabti, mummy-shaped figurine, funerary gift, back supported by a pillar/pilaster. Legs missing. Arms crossed on the chest, right folded over the left. In the right hand, a hoe; in the left, a pickaxe. On the back, a bag slung by a single string over the left shoulder. On the head, a three-part smooth wig painted navy blue. The beard is long and braided. Not inscribed. 664–332 BC, Late Period, Egypt. Height 5.1 cm., A small sculpted object resembling a standing figure, shown against a plain gray background, with smooth rounded contours and a glossy surface; the object displays a blend of blue tones including deep cobalt blue at the top and lighter turquoise and aqua shades toward the lower portion, with some iridescent and white speckled areas and small patches of a beige or tan material along the edges; the figure appears to have subtle raised shapes suggesting a head and body with gentle curves and indentations.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A00_265

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.7Mb (1.0Mb) / 13.0in x 17.9in / 3893 x 5358 (300dpi)

Keywords

Shabti mummy-shaped figurine funerary gift back supported pillar pilaster Legs missing Arms crossed chest right folded left right hand hoe pickaxe back bag slung single string left shoulder head three-part smooth wig painted navy blue beard long braided inscribed 664–332 Bc Late Period Egypt Height 5.1 cm small sculpted object resembling standing figure shown plain gray background smooth rounded contours glossy surface object displays blend blue tones deep cobalt blue top lighter turquoise aqua shades lower portion iridescent white speckled areas small patches beige tan material edges figure subtle raised shapes suggesting body gentle curves indentations.