Reproduction of Shabti, Ani

1926.02.0257

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Shabti, Ani   (1926.02.0257)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Egyptian, 664–525 BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 25.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.8 cm
Weight 928 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Painting
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (5Y 7/1 ) -ns Moderate Orange Yellow ( 7.5R 7/8) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. Stewart, H.M. 1995 Egyptian Shabtis. Shire Egyptology Series 23, pp. 8-57. (Photocopy in museum files). www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/shabti.html (photocopy in museum files) Vassilika 1995 Egyptian Art. Cambridge Univ Press, p. 70 (Photocopy in museum files). Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Note card indicates, in pencil, that object is a reproduction. Needs further research. Terracotta original or plaster cast of Faïence original?

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