Shabti, King Nefaruud [Nepherites]
Production date
398 BCE
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
A mould made Egyptian shabti figure. Green glazed composition shabti figure inscribed for King Nefaruud. Large figure with well preserved details and a nine line text. Upright standing figure wears long striated wig and false beard, the hands are shown, implements held in the hands, the wig and face are clear in detail, as is the inscription, apart from a few lines. The glaze is slightly discolored in parts.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian figure
Production date
398 BCE
Production place
Measurements
L244mm x W65mm x D65mm
Media/Materials description
Egyptian faience is a ceramic material with a siliceous body and brightly coloured glaze.
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
Signature/Marks
incised
History and use
This glazed composition shabti is a representative funerary figurine of the period, being moulded and with apple green glaze.
Registration number
E40224