Caption

Ushabti, A shabti figurine dressed in a shroud stands on a base. On the head is a smooth wig falling in two strands on the chest. The false beard is smooth and straight. In his hands, crossed on the chest and protruding from under the shroud, he holds hoes in the shape of the letter A. 664–332 BC; Late Period 27th–30th Dynasty, Egypt. Ushabti; height 11.8 cm, width 2.8 cm., A small statuette of a standing figure with folded arms displayed on a rectangular block base; the figure has a rounded head with visible facial features and a headdress, and the body tapers down to a flat foot resting on the base; the surface shows an aged, rough texture with worn areas and small pits; colors visible include deep reddish-brown on the figure, lighter brown and pale tan on the base, and small areas of lighter discoloration on the figure.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A03_262

License type

Rights managed

Available size

34.6Mb (1.4Mb) / 8.1in x 16.6in / 2425 x 4992 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ushabti shabti figurine dressed shroud stands base head smooth wig falling two strands chest false beard smooth straight hands crossed protruding under shroud holds hoes shape letter A 664–332 Bc Late Period 27th–30th Dynasty Egypt height 11.8 cm width 2.8 cm small statuette standing figure folded arms displayed rectangular block base figure rounded head visible facial features headdress body tapers down flat foot resting surface aged rough texture worn areas small pits colors visible include deep reddish-brown lighter brown pale tan small areas lighter discoloration figure.