Shabti of Neferibresaneith, son of Shepenbastet
Neferibresaneith's 336 shabtis were dispersed at the time his burial was discovered in 1928-29 by Cecil Firth for the Antiquities Organization. This shabti, purchased on the art market, surely belongs to this group. The statuettes mention no titles, but his mother's name is given: Shepenbastet. Inscriptions in his tomb mention that his father was Merib and give Neferibreneith's titles, including chancellor, royal wab priest, king's valet, and director of the palace.
His name is formed on the prenomen Neferibre of Psamtik II, but the position of the burial points to a burial date in late Dynasty 26. His tomb was situated in the Userkaf pyramid complex at Saqqara. There he had been buried in a double tomb with Wahibremen (whose name is formed on the prenomen of Apries). Apparently Neferibresaneith was the second burial deposed, also pointing to a later date than his name might suggest.
His name is formed on the prenomen Neferibre of Psamtik II, but the position of the burial points to a burial date in late Dynasty 26. His tomb was situated in the Userkaf pyramid complex at Saqqara. There he had been buried in a double tomb with Wahibremen (whose name is formed on the prenomen of Apries). Apparently Neferibresaneith was the second burial deposed, also pointing to a later date than his name might suggest.
Artwork Details
- Title: Shabti of Neferibresaneith, son of Shepenbastet
- Period: Late Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 26
- Reign: reign of Amasis
- Date: 570–526 BC
- Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Saqqara, Userkaf Pyramid complex, Tomb of Neferibresaneith, Firth for the Service des Antiquités, 1928-29
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: H. 19.3 × W. 5.3 × D. 5 cm (7 5/8 × 2 1/16 × 1 15/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1958
- Object Number: 58.4.2
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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