Shabty of the Woman Ahhotep
Description
Object Label: Ahhotep, nicknamed Tuiu, was married to a temple official named Ineni. Her shabty probably came from the tomb the couple shared at Thebes. This statue’s wide eyes and large, clearly defined mouth resemble the facial features on images of Thutmose I, his daughter Hatshepsut, and figures of the great courtier Senenmut, who lived during Hatshepsut’s reign. These stylistic conventions are characteristic of most early Eighteenth Dynasty sculpture and do not reflect Ahhotep’s actual appearance. Caption: Shabty of the Woman Ahhotep, ca. 1514–1425 B.C.E.. Limestone, 8 9/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (21.7 x 6.9 x 4.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.122E. (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.
A shabti figure carved in stone, covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions.
This artifact is a stone shabti figure intricately carved to resemble a mummy. It features detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions down the length of its body, typical of funerary objects used in ancient Egypt. The figure is wearing a nemes headdress, a characteristic element of royal iconography. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of detail and stylistic accuracy customary of funerary art.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.122E tier-2
- BKM-Object 3971 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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