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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Shabti
Date Made:1069-715 BCE (Dynasties 21-24)
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Faience, formed in mold
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:overall: 2 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.; 6.35 x 1.5875 x 1.27 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.6.9.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Mummiform figure, originally bright turquoise faience but discolored to whitish beige on front. Bright turquoise survives on back and proper right side. Hands meet at chest. Elbows protrude. Back has indentations at base of wig and torso. Indentations probably made with flat scraper after filling open-backed mold.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; tombs; deaths; afterlife; religion; rituals; ceremonies; sculpture; agriculture

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