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What is an Egyptian shabti?
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Egyptian shabtis are small servant statuettes in human form found in tombs. The shabti was imbued with instructions of tasks to complete on behalf of the deceased person in the afterlife. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shabtis from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Egyptian Shabti Figurine Depicted from Three Angles, c.1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Egyptian Shabti Figurine Depicted from Three Angles, c.1776
This antique engraving, Plate LXXVI
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
