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Egyptian Shabtis by Harry M. Stewart (2008, Trade Paperback)
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Egyptian Shabtis by Harry M. Stewart. REVIEW: Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index. The author explains their manufacture in wood, stone, Egyptian faience and other materials; he also traces their evolution from the Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Period.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-100747803013
ISBN-139780747803010
eBay Product ID (ePID)480060
Product Key Features
Book TitleEgyptian Shabtis
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchaeology, Ancient / Egypt
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorHarry M. Stewart
Book SeriesShire Egyptology Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Series Volume NumberNo. 23
Dewey Decimal732.8
SynopsisThe ancient Egyptians believed that the statutory agricultural labour imposed on them in order to utilise the Nile floods would continue in the afterlife. To avoid this irksome duty they devised the shabti, a figure which they hoped would deputise for them on being activated by the appropriate magic spell. The figures are of considerable artistic interest, and provide information about Egyptian religion, society, personal names, titles, etc. The motiviation and development are discussed from the first appearance of shabtis during the Middle Kingdom until their decline in the Ptolemaic Period. The iconography, inscriptions, materials and manufacture are described with criteria for identifying and dating the various types., The ancient Egyptians believed that the statutory agricultural labour imposed on them in order to utilise the Nile floods would continue in the afterlife. To avoid this irksome duty they devised the shabti, a figurine which they hoped would deputise for them on being activated by the appropriate magic spell. If the idea smacks of 'draft-dodging', the figures are nevertheless of considerable artistic interest, and provide information about Egyptian religion, society, personal names, titles, etc. The iconography, inscriptions, materials and manufacture are described with criteria for identifying and dating the various types. A concise up-to-date treatment in English has long been lacking, and this account will be useful to students, art historians, collectors and others. About the author Harry M. Stewart studied Ancient History and Egyptology at the University of London. He was appointed an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Egyptology at University Co, The ancient Egyptians believed that the statutory agricultural labour imposed on them in order to utilise the Nile floods would continue in the afterlife. To avoid this irksome duty, they devised the shabti, a figure which they hoped would deputise for them on being activated by the appropriate magic spell.
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