<em>Shabty of Psamtek</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Faience, 7 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (18.6 x 4.7 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.163E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.163E_wwgA-3.jpg)

Shabty of Psamtek

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–525 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (18.6 x 4.7 x 2.9 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Funerary Gallery 2, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 37.163E

Image: CUR.37.163E_wwgA-3.jpg,West Wing gallery A-3 installation

Catalogue Description:
Faience Ushabti of Treasurer, Psametik called Ahmose, son of Bastet-iry-di-su. Stands on base with plinth. Inscription in eight rows around lower body. Mummiform, with hands only exposed, holding pick in left hand; a hor and the cord of a sack in right. Long braided beard has upturned end. Condition: Intact. Glaze weathered to brown and white in spots. This ushabti is one of a series 37.163E-.166E

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