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

This picture shows the back of the shabti. It is in the form of a mummy, with a basket slung over the left shoulder.

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: 000-190-002-242-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1965.41
• Date: Late Period
  Late Period (between 664 and 337 BC)
  
• Material: Shabti
  
• Dimensions: 10.50" H
  
• What: Shabti
  
• Subject: Shabtis
  
• Who: Dja, Priest of Neith
  Petrie (Excavator)
  
• Where: Ancient Egypt, Hawara
  
• Event:
• Description: Mummiform shabti in faience faded to a mottled cream colour, inscribed with the name Dja, Priest of Neith: Ancient Egyptian, from Hawara, Late Period
  
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