Ushabti - Handcarved Limestone Goddess Gaia The gold finish & enamel

The gold finish & enamel paints are carefully matched with the same colour palette the Ancient Egyptians used

While originating from a myth of violence and sacrifice

Pharaoh Ramses II is shown offering lotus flowers to Isis

or for those who simply know that a dragon is better when it is built to last

Ushabti - Handcarved Limestone Goddess Gaia The gold finish & enamelUshabtis were small statues in ancient Egyptian culture, created to serve the deceased in the afterlife. They were a common part of funerary practices from the Middle Kingdom to the end of the Ptolemaic period. Carefully carved by hand in the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, this amazing authentic Egyptian statue is a stunning addition to any home! Dimensions: Height: 24cm 9. 4 inches Width: 7cm 2. 8 inches Depth: 6cm 2. 4 inches Weight: 1 kg 2 lbs