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shawabti

/shuh-wab-tee/US // ʃəˈwæb ti //

沙瓦布提,沙瓦提,沙瓦比提,沙瓦布蒂

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a figurine placed in an ancient Egyptian tomb to serve as a slave for the soul or as a substitute for the soul in performing forced labor.

Examples

  • Each figure is also inscribed with the usual shawabti text in horizontal lines across the front and sides of the body.

  • A group of broken shawabti figures, blue faience, of Zed-Khensu-auf-ankh.

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