Shawabti
Category
Archaeological material
Date
664 BC - 332 BC
Materials
Sandstone, Glaze
Measurements
122 mm (Length)27 mm (W)
Place of origin
Egypt
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339546.1
Summary
One of a collection of 12 Egyptian shawabti and amulets, consisting of four pairs and four odd ones. Green glazed sandstone (Egyptian faience) with hieroglyphics on back. Probably Late Period (664 - 332 BC).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.