It is a container used for funerals in ancient Egypt, specifically designed to hold Shabuti figurines, which are small wooden or ceramic figurines representing the servants of the deceased in the afterlife. The design inspiration comes from Osiris, the god of resurrection and afterlife in ancient Egypt, usually presented in the form of a mummy. The surface usually features exquisite paintings and pictographic inscriptions, taken from the Book of the Dead, to protect and guide the souls of the deceased. The shape and decoration vary by period and region, but they are usually humanoid or rectangular, sometimes with arched lids. Not only is it a part of funeral customs, but it is also a concrete manifestation of ancient Egyptians' concept of the afterlife.