Reproduction of Shabti, It Referti
1926.02.0256
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Shabti, It Referti (1926.02.0256) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate, 1680–1350 BCE |
| Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 20.1 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.3 cm |
| Weight | 349 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Width was measured across the elbows. |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Paint |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | White (9.5/) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Statuette of It Referti which represented her ability to accompany her husband into the afterlife. The hieroglyphic inscription identifies the woman and relates special prayers. |
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| 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). |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |