Shabty of Taharqa
Nubian
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Object Label
Taharqa was one of the rulers of the Nubian Kingdom of Napata who also ruled Egypt in the Twenty-fifth Dynasty (circa 760–656 c.e.). Having conquered Egypt, the Nubian royal family adopted many Egyptian customs. Shabtis are funerary figures intended to do the agricultural work the gods might require of the deceased.
Caption
Nubian. Shabty of Taharqa, ca. 690–664 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 13 1/8 x 4 3/16 x depth at base 2 7/16 in. (33.3 x 10.7 x 6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 39.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Culture
Title
Shabty of Taharqa
Date
ca. 690–664 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 25
Period
Third Intermediate Period
Geography
Place made: Nuri, Sudan (ancient Nubia)
Medium
Egyptian alabaster (calcite)
Classification
Dimensions
13 1/8 x 4 3/16 x depth at base 2 7/16 in. (33.3 x 10.7 x 6.2 cm)
Credit Line
By exchange
Accession Number
39.4
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