shabti figure of Ptah-Meri, whose mother's name was Aru
shabti figure of Ptah-Meri, whose mother's name was Aru
Shabti figures were placed with ancient Egyptian burials to act as servants in the afterlife, to undertake menial tasks and produce food for the deceased. The hieroglyphics on this shabti are an extract from the Book of the Dead. - New Kingdom (Dynasties 18-20) - 1650-1070 BC,3rd Intermediate Period (Dynasties 21-25) - 1070-661 BC,Late Period (Dynasties 26-31) - 661-332 BC -
