Object Description
An ancient Egyptian amulet made of blue-glazed faience, depicting the god Anubis. The deity is depicted, unusually, in mummified form, with his legs close together and shrouded. His arms are closely crossed against his torso. The face of Anubis is portrayed, as typical, as a canine, most likely a jackal, with elongated pointy ears and a protruding snout. Carved eyes and lips are also etched upon the face. A royal, tripartite wig frames his face, flowing down his back into the dorsal pillar he rests against. There are two holes in the back and leg region on the reverse for suspension. The amulet is mounted on a custom-made stand. The depiction of Anubis in mummified form is much rarer than the typical portrayal. This form emphasises the god’s role and association with the dead.
Date: Circa 664-30 BC
Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period