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 Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Egyptian
Date 664–525 BCE
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

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 N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction Yes, 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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