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Shabti Box of Yuya New KingdomValley of the Kings

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Description

Shabti box, Yuya. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390–1352 B.C. Painted wood. H. 35.5 × W. 13.6 × D. 14 cm (14 × 5 3/8 × 5 1/2 in.). From: Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (KV 46), Valley of the Kings, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: Davis/Quibell & Weigall excavations, 1905. Credit: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915.

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Cross-references (5)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116413611 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 30.8.60a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544517 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • PNM-Object pnm:83911581 tier-2 (inventory-match)
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