Object Description
An Egyptian shabti figurine made in a vibrant turquoise faience. The shabti features a plain lappet wig which connects with the back pillar, and a long beard. The arms are crossed at the chest, holding a hoe in each hand. The reverse displays a plain pillar and a basket with cross fibres on the left shoulder. The shabti stands on an integral base. Its facial features have been rendered stylistically to include almond-shaped eyes, a nose and small mouth.
Date: Circa 1070 – 664 BC
Period: Third Intermediate Period