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Ushabti

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Description

<p>This figure has long hair painted black. The eyes are also black. In the right hand is a hoe, and in the left is a mattock. Behind each shoulder is a sack. The inscription claims the piece is made for "the scribe, Nwfy." Then follows the regular ushabti formula.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.181' rel='external'>Ushabti</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Translation] the scribe, Nwfy...

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.181 tier-2
  • Walters-id 158 tier-2
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