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 limestone painted red, blue and black, dates from the New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (around 1539 to 1295 BC).

The shabti is in the form of a mummy, wearing a lappet wig and broad collar. Unlike many shabtis, it carries no implements. The hieroglyphic inscription records the name Henro.

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:	000-100-104-521-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.UC.59.2
Date:	18th Dynasty New Kingdom: 18th Dynasty (around 1539 to 1295 BC)
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Dimensions:	6.25" H
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Subject:	Shabtis
Who:	Henro, the Housemistress
Where:	Ancient Egypt
Event:
Description:	Mummiform shabti in limestone, painted red, blue and black, wearing a lappet wig and broad collar: Ancient Egyptian, 18th Dynasty
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