Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1000–945 B.C.

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1000–945 B.C. using faience, wood, clay seal measuring Box: 40 × 39 × 20.5 cm (15 3/4 × 15 3/8 × 8 1/16 in.)… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, wood, clay seal
DimensionsBox: 40 × 39 × 20.5 cm (15 3/4 × 15 3/8 × 8 1/16 in.); Shabtis: 7 to 17 cm (2 3/4 to 6 11/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1000–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1000 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen?

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen created?

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen dates to ca. 1000–945 B.C..

What material is Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen made from?

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen is crafted from faience, wood, clay seal.

Where does Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen originate?

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen originates from Egypt.

Is Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen in the public domain?

Shabti Box and Shabtis of Gautsoshen 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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