Shabti and Coffin of the King's Son Wahneferhotep, ca. 1981–1640

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Shabti and Coffin of the King's Son Wahneferhotep, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Causeway, Northern lane, 1913–14, Wood, paint, gold leaf., , b: L. cm (9 7/8 in.) W. cm (4 1/8 in.) H. cm (6 1/8 in.); H. 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); W. cm (2 11/16 in.); D. cm (2 1/16 in.), The miniature coffin is inscribed with funerary spells as if it were an actual Middle Kingdom coffin. Inside was the shabti wearing a modified nemes, a type of head covering worn by the king. The standard spell on the shabti enabled the owner to avoid the burden of labor in the afterlife

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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