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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Shabti
Date Made:1069-332 BCE (Dynasties 21-31)
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Faience, formed in mold
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:overall: 2 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.; 5.715 x 2.2225 x .9525 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.6.5.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Bearded mummiform figure of dark turquoise faience. Hands not visible. Two hoes indicated. Flat back. Crude workmanship.

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

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