The ushabtis, such as the one dated between 570 and 526 BCE, were small funerary figurines placed in the tombs of Ancient Egypt to serve the deceased in the afterlife. Carved from materials like faience, stone, or wood, ushabtis were often inscribed with hieroglyphic texts detailing their roles, such as performing manual labor on behalf of the deceased in the afterlife. These objects symbolized the continuity of life and ensured comfort and assistance for their owner, reflecting the Egyptian belief in the need to maintain order and activity even after death.