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Ushabti (Funerary Figurine) of Psamtek

A work made of faience.
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  • A work made of faience.

Date:

Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis (570–526 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian; probably Saqqara, Egypt

About this artwork

This figure is made of faience, a baked substance composed of ground quartz. The color was derived from copper oxides.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Ushabti (Funerary Figurine) of Psamtek

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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Made 570 BCE–526 BCE

Medium

Faience

Dimensions

18.4 × 7.1 × 3.8 cm (7 1/8 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson

Reference Number

1942.647

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