Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 20) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using steatite measuring H. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
DimensionsH. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1914
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell?

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell created?

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell made from?

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell is crafted from steatite.

Where does Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell originate?

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell originates from Egypt.

Is Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell in the public domain?

Lower part of a shabti with the shabti spell is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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