Flag of EgyptEgyptian 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

MediumLimestone
Dimensions30.3 cm (11 15/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Rogers Fund, Norbert Schimmel gift, and Gifts of Darius Ogden Mills and Joseph W. Drexel, by exchange, 1971
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

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

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