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UP for Auction… Fine Authentic Unique Antique Egyptian Stone Ushabti (Shabti) Statue Funerary Figurine Afterlife.....With great details....ONE OF A KIND.
USHABTIES: Ushabtis, also spelled "ushabtis" or "shawabtis," were small funerary figurines in ancient Egyptian culture with significant religious importance, first appearing during the Middle Kingdom (c. 2040-1640 BCE) and becoming more common in the New Kingdom (c. 1550-1070 BCE). The term "ushabti" comes from the Egyptian word wsḫb, meaning "answerer" or "servant," reflecting their role as substitutes for the deceased in performing labor in the afterlife. Crafted from materials like wood, faience, or stone, these figurines were often inscribed with spells from the Book of the Dead or similar texts to magically activate them. They varied in style, quality, and quantity depending on the deceased's status, with some holding tools to symbolize their work. Placed in tombs, ushabtis ensured a comfortable afterlife by taking on the owner's duties, embodying ancient Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife and providing modern archaeologists with valuable insights into their funerary practices and spiritual worldview.
DIMENSION
+ 10.7 x 3.3 x 1.8 cm (4.3" x 1.3" x 0.7" Inches)
+ [69] grams in weight
+ Made of Stone
CONDITIONS
+ Intact in original condition, No repairs or restoration
+ Place of Origin is Luxor / Egypt.
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