RecordShabti (back)< 1 of 1 > Back from Tanis, Egypt
Shabti (back)A shabti is a model of a servant, buried with an ancient Egyptian in order to perform menial tasks in the Afterlife on behalf of the deceased. This bronze shabti was found at Tanis in Egypt and dates from the 3rd Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty (around 1069 to 945 BC). This picture shows the back. The shabti is in the shape of a mummy, and holds a hoe, pick, basket and water pots over its shoulders. Wealthy people in ancient Egypt were buried with a range of objects to help them in the Afterlife. These included religious amulets, food and drink, furniture, games, clothes, jewels, and servants to do the work. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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