Do you believe in after life? Ancient Egyptians did. Egyptians believed that mummification would guarantee passage into the next life. Sarcophagi of the Pharaoh's and hierarchy were elaborately carved and hand-painted with gold leaf and lapis usually by a religious leader.In fact, our Sarcophagus is decorated similar to that of King Tutankhamun. Many exhumed limestone coffins date back to 4,500 years, some with bodies still in them. Decorated in shiny blue, gold and bronze lacquers; hand-blown and hand-painted in Poland. 5 inches high.