ISBN-13: 9783757538118 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str.
Shabtis, the small figures from Egyptian tombs which do the unpleasant work in place of the deceased persons in the hereafter, have a special charm because they are funny and often also very beautifully crafted works of art. The introduction gives a brief overview of the typology and dating, including shabtis of famous persons like Tutankhamun, Sety I, Merenptah, Siptah, Juya, Sennedjem. Updated re-edition.
Shabtis, the small figures used as funeral equipment in Ancient Egypt.