ushabti

(noun)

Ancient Egyptian funerary figure.

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Examples of ushabti in the following topics:

  • Painting of the Early Dynastic Period

    • Early tombs also contained small models of the slaves, animals, buildings and objects such as boats necessary for the deceased to continue his lifestyle in the afterworld, and later Ushabti figures.

  • Sculpture of the Early Dynastic Period

    • Early tombs contained small sculptural models of the slaves, animals, buildings, and objects, such as boats necessary for the deceased to continue his lifestyle in the afterlife, and later Ushabti figures.

  • Tombs of the Middle Kingdom

    • Other new objects were introduced toward the end of the Middle Kingdom as well, including the first shabtis (also known as ushabtis) and the first scarabs.

  • Ancient Egyptian Art

    • Later, ushabti figures were present as funerary figures to act as servants for the deceased, should he or she be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.