glencairnmuseum:Here are some of our Egyptian shawabti figurines in special acid-free boxes on acid-
glencairnmuseum:Here are some of our Egyptian shawabti figurines in special acid-free boxes on acid-free foam. The ancient Egyptians buried these faience mummy figurines in their tombs, inscribing them with a magical spell from the Book of the Dead. These shawabtis were believed to come to life in the Netherworld and do the agricultural work assigned to the deceased. ow.ly/2s87307cTlg -- source link