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Ushabti Statue
MYTHOLOGY: Like the Jewish Golem, the Shabti or Ushabti is supposed to obey the orders of its owner. In Egyptian mythology, the Shabti--usually a mummiform figurine--was meant to specifically serve one deceased soul--the one whose name is carved into its chest, along with a prayer that it do the physical work needed by the deceased.
Ushabtis were also used to answer in the name of the deceased for the possible actions they had done while alive--that is the origin of the name, Ushabti, meaning “the one who answers”. Whenever the deceased was called in the next world to sow the fields, carry sand, or perform other labors, the Ushabti was supposed to reply, "Here am I' and perform the labors. The best examples--like the one represented here--were inscribed with a version of the sixth chapter (the Ushabti chapter) of the Book of the Dead. It was believed that reciting the text would make the figure come alive to carry out the obligations asked of it by the deceased in the afterlife. Here the Ushabti holds a pickaxe and an adze.
Ushabtis were also used to answer in the name of the deceased for the possible actions they had done while alive--that is the origin of the name, Ushabti, meaning “the one who answers”. Whenever the deceased was called in the next world to sow the fields, carry sand, or perform other labors, the Ushabti was supposed to reply, "Here am I' and perform the labors. The best examples--like the one represented here--were inscribed with a version of the sixth chapter (the Ushabti chapter) of the Book of the Dead. It was believed that reciting the text would make the figure come alive to carry out the obligations asked of it by the deceased in the afterlife. Here the Ushabti holds a pickaxe and an adze.
Isis Guardian from King Tut's Tomb
$44.95
Winged Isis Statue
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#E-015SM
$49.95
$49.95
This dramatic image of Isis with wings spread in a protective pose is available in several sizes from 25" wide and 15" tall to 7" wide and 5.25" tall. Some are natural colors, others are gold with color detailing.
Product Information
• Product #: Large, E-015SM
• Finish: Aged copper with patina
• Type: Statue
• Material: Bonded stone
• Size:8" tall
• Shipping weight: 3 pounds
• Product #: Large, E-015SM
• Finish: Aged copper with patina
• Type: Statue
• Material: Bonded stone
• Size:8" tall
• Shipping weight: 3 pounds
Reproduced from a 600 B.C. Original in the Egyptian Museum at Cairo, our Ushabti is finished to resemble ancient copper with a patina. 400 or more Ushabtis were placed in the tombs of the wealthy and high-born to do their bidding in the underworld and the afterlife. 413 Ushabtis were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun--ranging from simple wooden figures to elaborately carved and gilded images of the king, himself. Our more traditional version makes an unusual and interesting decorative object for your home or office.
#E-201GP, 14" Tall. Gilt & color enamel on bonded marble.
$44.95
Winged Isis
Standing Statue
Standing Statue
E-210GP, 14.5" Tall. The original was one of the golden treasures found in Tutan-khamun's tomb. 2 sizes available.
Priced from
$21.95 to $106.95
$21.95 to $106.95
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