ushabti

(noun)

Ancient Egyptian funerary figure.

Related Terms

  • regalia
  • Ka
  • Faience
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  • papyrus
  • sunk relief

Examples of ushabti in the following topics:

  • 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.
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