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Double Ushabti of Benermerut and his mother, Ikhem
carved stone
New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Thutmose III
c. 1479-1425 BCE
Egypt

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A double ushabti is a rare ancient Egyptian funerary artifact consisting of two mummiform figures carved together from a single piece of stone or wood. Unlike standard single ushabtis meant to act as manual-labor servants in the afterlife, double ushabtis typically depict two close family members—such as a husband and wife, or a mother and her son—resting together for eternity. Benermerut was an ancient Egyptian official during the 18th Dynasty under Pharaoh Thutmose III, serving as overseer of the treasury, chancellor, and chief of the gold and silver houses.
July 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM