Shabti

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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 example of wood dates from the New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC).

The shabti is carved wearing a costume used in daily life - a long gown with an apron and sandals. It has a beard and a curled lappet wig. Unlike many other shabtis, it has no inscription.

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: 000-100-104-529-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1956.285
• Date: 19th Dynasty
  New Kingdom: 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC)
  
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• Dimensions: 9.00" H
  
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• Subject: Shabtis
  
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• Where: Ancient Egypt
  
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• Description: Shabti in wood, in the costume of the living with the hands extended in front of the thighs: Ancient Egyptian, 19th Dynasty
  
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