Limestone, traces of paint
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV
or Amunhotep III (circa 1400 - 1352 B.C.
Provenance not known

A shawabti was supposed to take the place of its owner
whenever heavy labor was required in the afterlife.
This finely detailed example carries two hand hoes,
two baskets, and a yoke. It is unusual for so fine a
shawabti to lack the owner's name, which bound it in
eternal service to the individual.