Shabti (back)

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 dates from the New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC). This picture shows the back.

Shabti in green glazed faience shown in the costume of the living, with a column of inscription naming Sura: Ancient Egyptian, 19th Dynasty

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:	000-190-002-226-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1950.146
Date:	19th Dynasty New Kingdom: 19th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1186 BC)
Material:	Inscription: The Captain of Bowmen, Sura (Sel)
Dimensions:	6.25" H
What:	Shabti
Subject:	Shabtis
Who:	Sura, Captain of Bowmen
Where:	Ancient Egypt
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