Caption

Shabti, mummy-shaped figurine supported at the back on a pillar. Legs missing from the knees down. Arms crossed on the chest, right folded over left. In the right hand is a hoe, in the left an axe. On the back is a bag slung on a string over the left shoulder. Convex tools. On the head is a long, smooth, three-part wig. Long, straight beard braided. Facial details poorly visible. Not inscribed. 664–332 BC; Late Period, Egypt. Height 6.6 cm., A small turquoise-blue carved figure with a smooth, rounded head and simplified body shape, showing a raised arm along one side and a slight suggestion of facial contour, with a few darker speckles and areas of lighter blue and green patina, a small patch of beige material attached near the lower side, and a neutral gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A00_274

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64.9Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.7in x 19.9in / 3810 x 5957 (300dpi)

Keywords

Shabti mummy-shaped figurine supported back pillar Legs missing knees down Arms crossed chest right folded left right hand hoe axe bag slung string left shoulder Convex tools head long smooth three-part wig Long straight beard braided Facial details poorly visible inscribed 664–332 Bc Late Period Egypt Height 6.6 cm small turquoise-blue carved figure rounded head simplified body shape showing raised arm side slight suggestion facial contour darker speckles areas lighter blue green patina small patch beige material attached near lower side neutral gray background.