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Shawabty of Queen Tayuheret
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21
1070–945 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bahari
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.1030
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Shawabties and shawabty boxes
DescriptionShawabty of blue glazed faience of Dynasty 21 Queen Tayuheret. Vertical line of painted text on front. No back pillar; basket hanging down back. Hands visible holding two hoes.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, royal cache; By 1880's: Luigi Vassalli (1812-1887) Collection; by 1966: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA December 14, 1966.
(Accession Date: December 14, 1966)
(Accession Date: December 14, 1966)