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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.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-231-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1958.567
Date:	21st Dynasty 3rd Intermediate Period: 21st Dynasty (around 1069 to 945 BC)
Material:	Inscription: The General, Wenu-djebau-djedet
Dimensions:	3.50" H
What:	Shabti
Subject:	Shabtis
Who:	Wenu-djebau-djedet, The General
Where:	Ancient Egypt, Tanis
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Description:	Mummiform shabti made of bronze with red patination, with an inscription naming Wenu-djebau-djedet: Ancient Egyptian, from Tanis, 21st Dynasty
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