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Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker

New Kingdom

ca. 1336–1295 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 122

The shawabti is inscribed with a version of Chapter 6 from the Book of the Dead for Huy, Chief color-maker in the treasury.

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Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

Shabti of Huy, Chief Color Maker, Wood

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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

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