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Ushabti: E.54.1912

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Current Location: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (20th Century Gallery)

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Thin faience shabti, with a pale green finish. The shabti was mould made, and the feet appear to have been pinched.

Shabti, green glazed

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Given by the British School of Archaeology, 1912

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1 cm
Height: 6.7 cm
Width: 1.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by British School of Archaeology

Project

  • Egypt

Materials used in production

Faience (green glaze)

Techniques used in production

Glazed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.54.1912
Primary reference Number: 51393
Oldadmincategory: SU

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 25 September 2025

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

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