Shabti

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 faience was found in a grave at Abydos in Egypt. It dates from the Late Period (between 664 and 337 BC).

The shabti is in the form of a mummy, and carries a pick, hoe and bag over its left shoulder. It has been inscribed in hieroglyphs across its front, naming the prophet Nakhtusiri.

Some wealthy Egyptians were buried with a shabti for each day of the year. Overseer shabtis with whips are also sometimes found.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-290-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1902.306.11 C
Date:	Late Period Late Period (between 664 and 337 BC)
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Dimensions:	4.88" H
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Subject:	Shabtis
Who:	Nakht-usiri
Where:	Ancient Egypt, Abydos
Event:
Description:	Mummiform shabti in glassy blue glazed faience, inscribed with the name of the prophet Nakht-usiri: Ancient Egyptian, from Abydos, Late Period
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