Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat
Description
Object Label: Montuemhat, one of the greatest native Egyptians of his day, is represented here by an extraordinary funerary figurine, or shabti. The markedly flaring wig is typical for sculpture of late Dynasty XXV, and the prominent facial details parallel those of Montuemhat's many sculptures. The inscription closely follows a text found on the figurines of King Amunhotep III of Dynasty XVIII (circa 1539–1295 B.C.). Caption: Egyptian. Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat, ca. 670–650 B.C.E.. Steatite, 8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 60.182. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
The artifact is a shabti figure inscribed with hieroglyphs.
This artifact is a shabti figure, a funerary statuette used in ancient Egypt. The figure is carefully carved from stone and displays a mummiform shape, featuring a head with a headdress. The surface of the shabti is covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions, which are typical of such figures and served to ensure the deceased's ability to perform manual labor in the afterlife. The detailed carving suggests it may represent a high-status individual or bear magico-religious significance.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 60.182 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3695 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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