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Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King
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This small mummiform funerary figurine was a surrogate for the deceased that performed menial tasks for its owner in the afterlife. Mold-made and decorated with paint, this shawabty contains the name of a king within a cartouche. The vibrant blue color occurs during the firing process as a chemical reaction with the pigments in the faience paste, in this case added copper.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasty 21 |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 990–969 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasty 21 |
| Medium | bright blue faience with purple details |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Funerary Equipment |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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