Shawabty

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shawabty, by an unknown artist, is a small, brown, terracotta figurine of a mummified individual. Standing upright, the figure has a rounded head and a long body with its arms crossed over its chest. The head features a simple, expressionless face with two small eyes and a straight mouth. The figure's body is wrapped in a long, hooded garment that covers its shoulders and extends down to its feet. The surface of the figurine is rough and textured, with visible cracks and imperfections. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.