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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 shabti, carved in limestone and painted in red, yellow, blue and black, probably dates from the New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC).

This picture shows the front of the shabti. It is in the form of a mummy, showing the deceased, Henutmehit, wearing a long wig and broad collar, and grasping a hoe and pick. The hieroglyphic inscription has Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead.

The Book of the Dead is a collection of texts containing magic formulas and instructions. First compiled and edited in the 16th century BC, other texts were added over the years. They were written on papyrus or other materials, and buried with the deceased to help in the Afterlife.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-559-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1965.34
• Date: 19th Dynasty
  Probably New Kingdom: 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC)
  
• Material: Shabti
  
• Dimensions: 7.25" H
  
• What: Shabti
  
• Subject: Shabtis
  
• Who: Henut-mehit (Owner)
  
• Where: Ancient Egypt
  
• Event:
• Description: Mummiform shabti in limestone showing the deceased, Henut-mehit, wearing a long wig and broad collar: Ancient Egyptian, probably 19th Dynasty
  
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