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<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)
Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)
<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_front.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_front.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_back.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_back.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_view1.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_view1.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_view2.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_view2.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_neg_grpA_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.164E_neg_grpA_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_back_PS2.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_back_PS2.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.153E_37.164E_37.196E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.153E_37.164E_37.196E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_threequarter_view2_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_threequarter_view2_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_front_view1_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_front_view1_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_left_view1_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_left_view1_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_front_view2_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_front_view2_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_back_view2_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_back_view2_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_back_view1_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_back_view1_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_right_view1_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_right_view1_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_threequarter_view1_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_threequarter_view1_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_right_view2_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_right_view2_bw.jpg)

<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_left_view2_bw.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.163E-37.166E_left_view2_bw.jpg)

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Shabty of Psamtek

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Faience
  • Reportedly From: Giza, Egypt
    • DATES 664–525 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY Dynasty 26
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.164E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Faience Ushabti of Treasurer, Psametik, called Ahmose, born Bastet-iry-di-su. Stands on base with plinth. Inscription in 8 rows around lower body. Mummiform, hands only exposed, with pick in left hand and hor and cord of sack in right. Long braided beard with upturned end. This ushabti is one of a series, 37.163E-37.166E. Condition: Intact. Glaze heavily weathered on front of figure, varying from brown to blue to white. Matte blue on back. Inscription in Vertical File
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Shabty of Psamtek, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)
    IMAGE front, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2009
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    <em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.164E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.164E_front_PS2.jpg)

    TAGS

    shawabti
    shabti
    ushabti
    Psamtek
    faience
    Late Period
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty XXVI
    Twenty-Sixth Dynasty
    green
    hieroglyphs
    inscription
    New York Historic Society Collection
    Giza
    funerary object
    ca.
    664
    B.C.E.
    -
    525
    ca. 664 B.C.E. - 525 B.C.E.
    Psametik
    Ahmose
    Bastet-iry-di-su

    TAGS

    shawabti
    shabti
    ushabti
    Psamtek
    faience
    Late Period
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty XXVI
    Twenty-Sixth Dynasty
    green
    hieroglyphs
    inscription
    New York Historic Society Collection
    Giza
    funerary object
    ca.
    664
    B.C.E.
    -
    525
    ca. 664 B.C.E. - 525 B.C.E.
    Psametik
    Ahmose
    Bastet-iry-di-su

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