Anubis is one of the most prominent and mystical gods of ancient Egypt. He was known since the earliest periods in the history of the civilization . . first mentioned during the First Dynasty period. In ancient Egyptian language, he was called Anpu or Inpu. This name has the root as the words meaning: a royal child and to decay.
Yep, he was the god of the dead (aka lord of the dead), represented by a jackal or the figure of a man with the head of a jackal. Other titles are: god of mummification, underworld, afterlife, embalming and caretaker of the dead.
Acquired from a private collector. 1290- 1275 BC. Intact in original condition, no repairs or restoration.
This item has SOLD. Thank you R.M. !!!!