Ushabti of Akhenaten

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Ancient red sandstone ushabti figure, partially complete with indistinct features, was discovered in Armana, an extensive Egyptian archaeological site representing the remains of a capital city established and built by Pharaoh Akhenaten of the late Eighteenth Dynasty, abandoned shortly after his death in 1332 BC. The ushabti, also known as shabti or shawabti with various spellings, Ancient Egyptian plural: ushabtiu, was a funerary figurine used in Ancient Egypt. Placed among grave goods in tombs, ushabtis were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, performing manual labor in the afterlife if summoned. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the world for public access free of charge. Scan The World is an open source community effort; interested individuals can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to help.