Shabti (front)

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 black stone dates from the late 2nd Intermediate Period or early 18th Dynasty (around 1636 to 1295 BC).

This picture shows the front. The shabti is in the form of a mummy. Unlike many others, it carries no implements. It has a hieroglyphic inscription from 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:	000-100-104-553-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1965.22
Date:	18th Dynasty Late 2nd Intermediate Period or early 18th Dynasty (around 1636 to 1295 BC)
Material:
Dimensions:	5.00" H
What:	Shabti
Subject:	Shabtis
Who:	Asha-er-shefyt
Where:	Ancient Egypt
Event:
Description:	Mummiform shabti in black stone, shown with a long wig with lappets and inscribed with Chapter VI of the Book of the Dead: Ancient Egyptian, Late 2nd Intermediate Period or early 18th Dynasty
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