The ushabti (also called shabti or shawabti, with a number of variant spellings) was a funerary figurine used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. The Egyptological term is derived from 𓅱𓈙𓃀𓏏𓏭𓀾 wšbtj, which replaced earlier 𓆷𓍯𓃀𓏏𓏭𓀾 šwbtj, perhaps the nisba of 𓈙𓍯𓃀𓆭 šwꜣb "Persea tree".

Jan 18, 2012 · Shabti dolls (also known as shawbti and ushabti) were funerary figures in ancient Egypt who accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Their name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) and so the shabtis were known as `The Answerers'.

Oct 27, 2024 · Shabti dolls, also known as ushabti or shawabti, were ancient Egyptian funerary figurines that played a significant role in their burial practices, particularly during the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE) and onward.

Ushabti figure, any of the small statuettes made of wood, stone, or faience that are often found in large numbers in ancient Egyptian tombs. The figures range in height from approximately 4 to 20 inches (10 to 50 cm) and often hold hoes in their arms. Their purpose was to act as a magical.

The shabti (also spelled as ushabti or shawabti) were small funerary figurines that were placed in tombs among the many grave goods in Egyptian burials. Shabti were intended to act as magical substitute servants that the deceased person thought they needed in the afterlife.

The Ushabti were divided into two distinct groups; the overseers (36; one for each group of ten workers) and workers (365; one for each day of the Egyptian year) who were now considered to be slaves rather than servants.

Dec 29, 2020 · A shabti is a funerary figurine used by the ancient Egyptians. These statuettes were placed in tombs as grave goods and were believed to function as servants for the deceased in the afterlife. Shabtis are human / mummy in form, and may be made using a variety of materials, including faience, clay, or wax.