Egyptian Artca. 1295–1186 B.C.Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1295–1186 B.C. using limestone measuring 30.3 cm (11 15/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 30.3 cm (11 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Rogers Fund, Norbert Schimmel gift, and Gifts of Darius Ogden Mills and Joseph W. Drexel, by exchange, 1971 |
| Date | ca. 1295–1186 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest?
Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest created?
Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest dates to ca. 1295–1186 B.C..
What material is Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest made from?
Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest is crafted from limestone.
Where does Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest originate?
Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest originates from Egypt.
Is Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest in the public domain?
Shabti with a ba-bird on the chest is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.