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Shawabty fragments
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26–30
664–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Temple of Isis room D
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: largest 3.7 x 2.9 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Overall: smallest 1.5 x 1.9 cm (9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Overall: smallest 1.5 x 1.9 cm (9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-120
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Shawabties and shawabty boxes
DescriptionFive torso fragments of shawabtys made from the same mold. Details are cut in a angular schematic fashion. Surface is much worn. Traces of bright blue glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Temple of Isis room D. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.