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New Kingdom, Amarna Period
The inscription on this shabti fragment reads: "King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Neferkheperure Waenre, Son of Re, Akhenaten." Akhenaten's shabtis were made from a wide variety of materials including quartzite (see 47.57.2; 66.99.35; 1972.118.28), faience (see 66.99.37), granite (see 1982.50), and limestone as in this example.
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Title: Fragmentary Shabti of Akhenaten
Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: reign of Akhenaten
Date: ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten)
Medium: Limestone (yellow)
Dimensions: H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line: Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966
Accession Number: 66.99.106
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