Royal Shabti

Object Details

Donor Name

National Savings & Trust Co.

"Reveal/Illumino the Osiris Royal Wife, Henuttawy."

From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt" label for this artifact, 2011: Shabti, 1298-525 BC. Notice the royal cobra at the blue shabti's brow. Made for Queen Henuttauy, the figure probably came from the tomb where her mummy was found. Artisans crafted shabtis from many different materials, including faience, wood, clay, and even wax.

Record Last Modified

6 Jul 2017

Specimen Count

1

Culture

Egyptian, III Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI

Accession Date

12 Aug 1925

Accession Number

087896

USNM Number

A329513-0

Object Type

Figurine

Place

Egypt, Africa

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Anthropology

NMNH - Anthropology Dept.

Topic

Archaeology

Record ID

nmnhanthropology_8087759

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36d2300d2-38c6-4fe9-b38b-2d1eb346fa16