Shabti of Hor

16.4.61.54

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Mummiform shabti wearing tripartite wig, and a plaited divine beard. The beard is the same length as the lappets of the wig. The arms are crossed right over left, and the hands emerge from a shroud to hold a pick in the left, and a hoe in the right. The right hand also holds the twisted rope for a large basket that is carried behind the left shoulder. The figure is supported by a dorsal pillar, and stands upon a trapezoidal base. Front of figure has a lightly impressed vertical hieroglyphic inscription. CONDITION NOTE 1998: Worn, discoloured, surface dirt, chipped.