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Shawabty of High Priest Masaharta
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21
1070–945 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahari
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.1032
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Shawabties and shawabty boxes
DescriptionShawabty of blue glazed faience of the High Priest Masaharta, of Dynasty 21. Column of vertical painted text on front. No back pillar, basket hanging down back. Hands crossed, holding two hoes. Hair not detailed; wears seshed-headband tied at back.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, royal cache; By 1887: Luigi Vassalli Collection (1812-1887); 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)