Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.The shawabti is inscribed with a version of Chapter 6 from the Book of the Dead for Huy, Chief color-maker in the treasury.
Artwork Details
- Title: Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18, late
- Date: ca. 1336–1295 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Wood
- Dimensions: H. 22.9 × W. 7.2 × D. 4.5 cm (9 × 2 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
- Credit Line: On loan from a private collection
- Object Number: L.1996.76.1
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art