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Shabti of the Overseer of the Fleet Hekaemsaf Late Period (Saite)Saqqara

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Description

Shabti (Ushabti) of the Overseer of the Fleet, Hekaemsaf. Late Period (Saite), Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis, ca. 570–526 B.C. Faience. H. 17.1 × W. 4.4 × D. 3.7 cm (6 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 7/16 in.). Presumably from: near Unis pyramid, Tomb of Hekaemsaf, Saqqara, Memphite Region. Excavation: Barsanti excavations, 1903. Credit: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020.

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Found at Saqqara

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116389575 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 2021.41.150 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 329930 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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