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Serpentine shabti figure: E.252.1899

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Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Serpentine shabti figure

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Shabti statue representing an official. Shabtis (or shawabtis or ushabtis) are small mummiform figures that were put in a tomb and meant to 'answer the call' to perform tasks on behalf of the deceased such as tilling and irrigating the lands.

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.5 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1899) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

12th Dynasty#
Middle Kingdom
-1976 - -1794

Materials used in production

stone Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved
Polished

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.252.1899
Primary reference Number: 49909
Oldadmincategory: SU
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 May 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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