Shabti

1969.09.0006

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Artifact Identification Shabti   (1969.09.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.6 cm
Weight 62.0 g
Measuring Remarks Width measured across the shoulders, depth at the head.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (10 R 4/4) -ns

Research Remarks

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

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).

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Alan K. Laing
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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