Shawabty of Meritamen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shawabty of Meritamen is a turquoise-colored figurine with black details. The figurine depicts a standing mummified woman with long dark hair. She has her arms crossed and appears to be wearing a long, possibly pleated, garment that covers her body. The figurine has a rectangular base. The woman's face is rendered with minimal features, including small eyes and a mouth. There are black hieroglyphics on the front of the figurine's body. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.