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Shawabty of Tayuheret
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21
1070–945 B.C.
Dimensions
Height: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number64.2245
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Shawabties and shawabty boxes
DescriptionBright blue faience shawabty belonging to the Tayuheret, chief of the entertainers of Amonrasonther. Details in black, including the stripes on the headdress, the eyes, the broad collar, and the inscription. Arms folded across chest, proper right over proper left, holding a pair of hoes.
ProvenanceFrom first "Royal Cache" at Deir el-Bahari, 1881; Luigi Vasallli (1812-1887) collection; by 1930: Horace L. Mayer collection; lent to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer November 29, 1930; given to the MFA by Horace L. MAyer december 17, 1964.