Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King

c. 990–969 BCE
Overall: 11 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.)
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Location: 107 Egyptian

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This small mummiform funerary figurine was a surrogate for the deceased that performed menial tasks for its owner in the afterlife. Mold-made and decorated with paint, this shawabty contains the name of a king within a cartouche. The vibrant blue color occurs during the firing process as a chemical reaction with the pigments in the faience paste, in this case added copper.
Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King

Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King

c. 990–969 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasty 21

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