Shabti Box and Shabtis of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Third Intermediate Period

ca. 990–970 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126

Two shabti boxes, made of small planks of reused wood, whitewashed inside and out, were found with the coffins of Henettawy, daughter of Isetemkheb. Each has two lids; one is pegged in place and the other is a true lid, sliding on grooves and secured by a string attaached to the knobs. A total of 411 faience shawabtys were found in the boxes, with a ratio of one foreman figure to ten workers. Each foreman is shown wearing a kilt and carrying a whip, while the workmen carry tools and bear baskets on their backs.

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Title:
Shabti Box and Shabtis of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 21
Date: ca. 990–970 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber, Burial of Henettawy, daughter of Isetemheb (Ch4), MMA excavations, 1923–24
Medium: Wood, whitewash, faience
Dimensions: H. 52.5 x L. 51 cm
H. 53 cm x L. 53 cm
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1925
Object Number: 25.3.20-related
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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ca. 990–970 B.C.

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