Wooden Shabti in Ebony Khepresh Crown with Crook and Flail Wood, Gold Leaf Height 48cm (18.89 inches) Reign of Tutankhamun 1336-1326 BCE Grand Egyptian Museum #174 (Previously JE 60830) Back view...

"This stunning, serene-faced shabti holds the Osirian symbols of kingship and wears the khepresh or Blue Crown associated with Ra and known as the 'War Crown'." "Of particular interest is the short text underneath the feet: 'Made by the servant, loved of his lord, the general Minnakhte, justified'. It is one of five shabtis similarly inscribed, indicating that they were made for Tutankhamun's burial as a token of respect by Minnakhte, and this accounts for the fine quality of the carving." (T.G.H. James, Tutankhamun, Metro books/White Star 2000) page 112)