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Ushabti of Kaha

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Description

<p>This mummiform figure has long hair painted black with yellow and red cross lines at the ends. He carries painted whips in his hands, and a mattock in his right hand and a hoe in his left behind his shoulders. He wears painted necklaces. His flesh is red. The piece has incriptions on the front and sides.There is a deep crack from the head down.Kaha was one of two chief workmen at Deir el-Medina, the city of the craftsmen, who carved and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. He was responsible for the large tomb of Ramesses II, the Great.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.192' rel='external'>Ushabti of Kaha</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (3)

Inscription #1

English description

[Translation] On front and sides: Made for the master workman in the house of truth, Ga-hay
Inscription #2

English description

[Kaha], justified;
Inscription #3

English description

[Inscription] Ushabti formula from Chapter 6, Book of the Dead

Connections

Royals RamessesRamesses II

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.192 tier-2
  • Walters-id 35338 tier-2
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