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Ushabti Figure of Psamtik

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Description

<p>The long inscription on the mummiform body of the figure contains the ushabti spell from the Book of the Dead, the name Psamtik, and his title, "chief royal scribe," as well as the name of his mother, Merit-Neith.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.392' rel='external'>Ushabti Figure of Psamtik</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Inscription, standard shawabti formula] for the chief royal scribe Psamtik, born of Mer-Neit

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 48.392 tier-2
  • Walters-id 33051 tier-2
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