Shabti (Funerary Figurine) of Nebseni
| Title | Shabti (Funerary Figurine) of Nebseni |
|---|---|
| Artist | Egyptian; Thebes (modern Luxor), Egypt |
| Date | New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, about 1570 BCE 15th century BCE |
| Medium | Wood (tamarisk) and pigment |
| Classification | ushabti |
| Origin | Egypt Egypt |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds provided by Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Shabti (Funerary Figurine) of Nebseni” is a work by Egyptian; Thebes (modern Luxor), Egypt, dated New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, about 1570 BCE. It is executed in wood (tamarisk) and pigment and classified as ushabti. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Dated to New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, about 1570 BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 15th century BCE held in the archive.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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