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title: Shabti Box of Neskhons
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5234/shabti-box-of-neskhons/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Shabti Box of Neskhons

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Shabti Box of Neskhons](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5234.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5234.jpg)

## Image Caption

Neskhons was the 4th daughter of the prophet of [Amun](https://www.worldhistory.org/amun/) Djedkhonsefankh. The scene on the side, of uncertain significance, depicts the deceased presenting a shabti to a group of deities. From [Thebes](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Thebes/), [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/). Early 26th Dynasty, circa 650 BCE. (The British Museum, London)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, June 17). Shabti Box of Neskhons. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5234/shabti-box-of-neskhons/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Shabti Box of Neskhons." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 17, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5234/shabti-box-of-neskhons/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Shabti Box of Neskhons." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Jun 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5234/shabti-box-of-neskhons/>.

## License & Copyright

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