Egypt, Late Dynastic Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A mold-formed faience amulet depicting Anubis, the god associated with mummification and the afterlife. Anubis is shown in a striding pose with his left leg advanced, standing atop an integral plinth. His arms rest rigidly at his sides, fists clenched, and he bears his characteristic jackal-headed form with pointed ears and a narrow snout. Enveloped in a lustrous blue glaze, often linked to the Nile's life-giving waters symbolizing rebirth, the amulet exudes divine authority. Faience, prized for its brilliance and association with immortality, was believed to capture the regenerative power of the Nile. A biconically drilled suspension hole behind the shoulders indicates it was designed to be worn or tucked inside a mummy bundle. Size: 0.88" L x 0.56" W x 2.5" H (2.2 cm x 1.4 cm x 6.4 cm).

Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-F. Becker collection, Munich, Germany, 1980s

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    Condition:
  • Professionally repaired and restored. Front half of head, snout and eyes are reattached with infill along break line. Nearly indiscernible break line, but snout is a slightly lighter hue than the rest of the faience, and might be from a different amulet or restored. Rest of body is original with light mineral deposits and some pitting.

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by Artemis Gallery
November 1, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
686 S. Taylor Ave., #108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

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