An Egyptian black pottery ushabti featuring a remarkable artifact that reflects the rich funerary practices and beliefs of ancient Egypt. Ushabtis were funerary figurines placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife, performing laborious tasks on their behalf. The hieroglyphics inscribed on the ushabtis surface may include the name and titles of the deceased individual for whom the ushabti was made, ensuring that the figurine would recognize and respond to its master in the afterlife. Egyptian Ritual Figures For Collectors.